We didn't get to watch much football this year so we couldn't resist tuning in for the one game they show live. Kick-off was at 2:30 AM and the sun started to rise as the clock was counting down.
We were rooting against the Steelers (obviously) and M conveniently picked up a Springbok's rugby jersey (anyone seen Invictus?) in Nairobi a few weeks ago so he was sporting Packers colors.
There was a nice crowd of 20 or so Americans in this beach bar. A mix of Peace Corp Volunteers, Navy guys, and a few assorted college kids. The weirdest thing was running into a guy from Baltimore who (of course) went to Gilman, the brother school to Bryn Mawr, my all girls high school. We united, as Ravens fans, to cheer against Pittsburgh and talk about all manor of preppy things from lacrosse to Preakness. M tried not to gag in the background too much.
It was an exciting game and M got to catch up with some of his college roommates during the game via phone. Garrett was especially pleased with the halftime mash-up by the Black Eyed Peas. We also hung out on the beach during half-time in an attempt to stay awake.
It was funny watching the waiters falling asleep as the Americans screamed at the TV. Just like soccer is really wasted on us, the Kenyans didn't seem to appreciate football very much. We'll be tired today but it was definitely another funny Kenyan experience to remember.
Ah, too funny! And your team even won. My own M and I didn't have much interest in the game, although we flipped to it a few times. Instead we watched Tom Brokaw do an interview with Aaron the guy who got stuck in a slot canyon and had to amputate his arm, which you would have found really interesting from a medical and just about every other point of view. They returned to the place where he got stuck and it was even worse than I imagined. His survival is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are surviving under much happier circumstances! It was fun to see the beach photos.
Love you!
McMom
Excellent! I have to admit your watching it adjacent to the beach, albeit at the dark hours was a much better way to spend the night! I love these memories you're making, and you know, Superbowl will always have a different meaning for you both. :)
ReplyDeleteSmall world with the Gilman grad, and being a bona fide American for once must have been very fun. Pretty special and way to go, M - gotta show the colors!
Hugs and love,
Mom/Linda