Weltmeisterschaft 2006

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Here are some pics.

There's a lot to say, but I dont want to comment on every game. In short, go to a World Cup. It's a great festival of soccer and pageantry, as well as the perfect excuse to stay in Europe after a semester abroad.

Best games: Anything so far involving the Ivory Coast or Ghana.
Best apoplexy: USA 1 - 1 Italia

Worst game: Mexico 0 - 0 Angola
Worst apoplexy: Croatia failing to score against the Seleccao in the 89th minute

Best bar toilet: Mitte-feld, at Brunnenstrasse 12

I've seen games at the Fan Mile, parks, bars, faux beaches, biergartens, Potsdamer Platz, and my room.

Bob, a fraternity brother, is visiting. We played beach volleyball this morning, and now will go watch Australia earn a draw against Brazil. So let it be written, so let it be done.

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Photos

Holland 1 - 0 Serbia
The fake "group of death" gets underway. Treptower Park

Australia 3 - 1 Japan
Socceroos come correct. Sony Center, Potsdamer Platz

Australia 3 - 1 Japan
Fear the kangaroo. Fan Mile, Brandenburger Tor

foosball
ueber-foosball

Mr. Bob Daly
My voltage converter doesn't work with the bean grinder Bob decided to bring (!), so he crushed coffee with a nutcracker. 'Feine Fiend activity, if you ask me.