Wednesday, May 23, 2007

More fútbol

Much to write, much we are learning, but today I'm just going to put up some recent pics and a silly Noah video. Actually that will have to come later this afternoon when I can get it loaded.

This past weekend was fun - I finally went to a Melgar fútbol game, with a new friend, David, from Michigan. It was a great time, with relatively few incidents. There were police in riot gear everywhere, guarding the field and breaking up a couple fights among fans, but we were sitting among families with small children, and it was a safe environment. It was decent soccer, too, though not exactly the Premiership. It was an important game, and the fans are so passionate, especially against a rival of sorts, Cienciano from Cusco. Lots of action, exciting goals, a few yellow cards, and finally a 2-2 tie.
Today I'll join some language school friends to watch the European Championship between Liverpool and AC Milan. Go Liverpool!



Only one side of the huge stadium was full, but they sure made some noise.


A new friend and fellow student at the institute, David. He is a pilot with South American Mission, and will be serving a number of different agencies in the northern jungles of Peru.


This is our Saturday morning international football game, including players from Peru, USA, England, Northern Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand. This week Laura and Noah came to watch and enjoy the nearby playground. Noah wanted to play so bad!

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