Wildcats on the Road: Rajasthan Watch Party

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Our wake-up call came at 6 am with a ring at the door and the delivery of tea and biscuits. The sun was not up yet, but Kyle set up the computer so that we could stream the game live. He picked up a station out of Buffalo, NY. Despite the terrible internet service in India, we were able to watch the entire game without issue. This was the best internet service we have had the entire trip.

Our watch party was punctuated with calls to prayer from the nearby mosque, the ringing of bells from Hindu prayers within the complex and rhythmic prayers from the hari karishna temple next door. It is fair to say they were not the only ones praying this morning!

Our watch party meal consisted of black tea, fresh squeezed juice, porridge, toast, eggs and Indian dumplings. The party was held in our hotel where we attempted to teach the intricacies of American football to the hotel employees. Though we may not have convinced any of these local cricket fans to watch American football instead, we did indoctrinate them that the "team in purple" is the best!

It is a great day to be a Wildcat...even in India!

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Photos

Old Glory Flies in India
This isn't this flag's first international trip...she's been to 34 countries proving Wildcats are everywhere. She was also in attendance at a K-State Watch Party in Egypt in 1999 when K-State played in the Holiday Bowl.

Settling-Up After a Friendly Wager
Kyle was confident we would be able to watch the game, dad was not so sure. A hefty bet of 10 Indian Rupees was waged and, after a Wildcat Victory, dad happily paid his smiling son-in-law!

Everyone Wants to Watch KSU Football
The best part was when I heard Kyle say, "If we score, our team could win the championship!" This was answered with smiles and the ambiguous Indian nod.

Keeping the Faith
Dad looks nervous, but in his head Kyle is already making plans for a bowl game.

Comments

[nancy]

Go Cats
Roy actually watched the game!!!! I bet the first half was hard on your Dad. Thank goodness we had Lockett back. N

[crenshawroehler]

Watch Party Attendees
Dad attended the K-State Watch Party, but he may have been a late arrival...he may have shown up when the game was no longer in question!!

[Joy]

Fiesta Bowl
Next trip for Crenshaw/Roehler nomads - Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix??