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Published: June 28th 2006
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GAME 1
Argentina vs. Ivory Coast. Result 2:1 good game, Messi was a bit nervous. But I mean, he's 18 and it's his first world cup! World Cup fever has hit chilly Buenos Aires. At every street corner you can buy flags, jerseys, noise makers and any accessory in 'blanco y celeste' (white and baby-blue) Argentina's colours. During the games the city shuts down, silent and nothing moves, people huddle around televisions and radios, holding their breath or cursing the oppostion, it's for the most part very still and quiet; that is unless a gooooooooooooooooal is scored and hoots and hollers can be heard around the nation. (you should have seen the Argentina vs. Serbia y Montenegro game, 6 - 0 !!!) This is much better than watching edmonton playing in the stanley cup!
I am currently writing out my last paper about Roberto Arlt's Los Siete Locos (The Seven Madmen) and Lindsay as well so I can't write too much. But we wanted to put up some pictures from the last three games before Argentina plays Germany this friday. You never know what will happen, every taxista has his opinion about what the result will be, the tension is high, the pressure is on, we'll see how Messi, Palacio, Pato, Tevez, Crespo and the rest of our favorite players perform on Friday, 12:00 noon!
GAME 1
Saviola going for a goal! Also, big thanks to Karina and Matt for the treats that arrived today. They filled our home with such delicious smells and aromas that reminded us of home. Fair trade Colombian coffee, Bounce sheets, Organic soaps, Soup mix and Chai teas. MUCHAS GRACIAS! Also to Grandma, Mike and Hannah for the lovely letters, photos and CD's that made it under our door safe and sound a few days ago. We love getting mail, but will be leaving our apartment at the end of July, so... you know, if you're going to send something, now is the time! jajaja
Anyway, lots going on and wrapping up, lots of dinners out, good byes and see ya laters, lots of really cold days we'd rather spend in bed, and great results on our exams & final papers. More about that and the Universidad de Belgrano's academic expectations next time.
Love you,
Muchos besos
Jenica
ps VAMOS, VAMOS, ARGENTINA!!!
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Let's make a deal
I think that we should make a pact that if Argentina makes it to the world cup tus amigos y nuestros amigos should combine forces and form an all powerful alliance. Sort of like the allied forces during WWII, except with less espionage and killing and more mate and quilmes.