Sunday, July 6, 2008

Events over here are a cultural experience...

Especially for someone like me who used to plan them! They tend to keep going, and going.... We spent the weekend at two different sporting events. It was fun because I got to see Karl's team compete. They played well!


This kid was so funny. He rapped for the crowd (the half time performance), but didn't finish because the microphone kept cutting out. He got all mad (acted like a rapper) and peaced out of there. I think he was about 9 years old. Just imagine him moving his arms up and down... it was great.


Karl's team...



Today we attended an event for the blind. This sport has been invented for the blind, and they play by listening for a ball with bells in it. They basically throw it across the court, and the other team has to keep it from getting into the net. It was fun to watch, and this was the country's national championship. Afterwards, there was music and some performances from the blind.


They spend most of the time on their knees waiting to hear the ball, then they throw themselves in front of it. The ref's had to stop the game a few times to get everyone to be quiet.


These kids were having a blast. They danced every time there was music. The little boys even took their shirts off and started twirling them around the heads.