Argentina scores a goal!

Caitlin and I walk the same 30 minute path to school each morning, so it surprises me when I notice a prominent shop I haven't seen before now that we're 2 weeks in.  I have to attribute it to the fact that when walking the streets of BA, you are sort of forced to look down.  If you don't, you'll either trip on an uneven sidewalk panel, walk into some unfinished construction, or (yay!) step in a big pile of dog business.  All 3 are pretty prevalent, so I'm learning it's best to just keep my head down while walking even though it may take longer to see the sites.

When Argentina played their futbol match on Thursday, we were unfortunately on said walk to school.  The looking-down didn't really matter though because I firmly believe that even if you are in the depths of the subte, you will know when Argentina scores a goal.  It's one of the most fascinating things here.  During the games, the streets are empty - free of most cars and pedestrians.  Each shop you pass you see the employees somehow watching the game - construction workers listening on the radio, garage workers huddling around tiny screen TVs, hairdressers watching in the backs of their salons.  The city literally erupts with noise after each goal scored and I can't help but smile and think, "I hope the next time they play I will be somewhere else besides the walk to school!"

The good news is that they play next in the afternoon, after school.  Finally we will get to watch from the inside.  Not so for the USA, but we will still be cheering on in spirit.