Fútbol

A reporter from El Comercio, Peru's biggest national newspaper, was doing a story on Nick and his "club" of Hooligans who regularly go to the games here. Apparently this "club" has lost its following in the last few years, so he needed his friends to stand in while the reporter came and took pictures, interviewed, etc. It's possible Alex and I will become local celebrities. Link to come soon, I hope.

Sooo we met at Nick's this morning at 10 am for an 11 am kickoff. The match was Cienciano (Cusco team) vs. Alianza Atlético, which apparently didn't excite anyone too much, because the stadium was fairly empty. A highlight was the stadium food, which was fairly priced, consisted mostly of meat on a stick, and didn't make me sick.

Compared with the excitement/ intensity I've witnessed over fútbol in Brazil and Argentina, this was kind of pathetic. However, I guess no one in the U.S. gets excited over the Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners, either. I'm going to keep my eye out for a "big game" and see if that gets Peruvians any more amped up.

We're thinking of bringing the girls here on a field trip in a desperate attempt to demonstrate that soccer works much better when not every girl on the field runs to the ball... we shall see.

Running the length of a soccer field at this altitude is difficult.

"Look like you like eachother!" Thanks Aidan.

Nick's dog, Harriet, who was wearing a Cienciano shirt. First dog in Peru I've pet without being terrified of fleas or other diseases. She's having babies in 3 weeks!

I look awkward. And unenthusiastic. And when getting dressed for the game I realized I own virtually NO red clothing. Fact.

A lovely weekend, indeed. Happy Monday everyone and GO CELTICS!