Football

          Now, we all know that football (soccer) is an intense sport every where besides the States, but you don't truly understand until you see it yourself. Yesterday I went to my first live football game! It was between G y T (the same club I swim for) and C J A. Going to a football game here is more then going to a party! It is like nothing i've ever seen. I wasn't able to take my camera because it is too dangerous, so these pictures are from Google search, but at least it gives you a slight idea.

Team Gimnacia y Tiro!

Sadly we lost 0 - 2 :(

          The bleachers were shaking from all of the people jumping, my ears were ringing from the screaming and whistling, and it was amazing. This is definitely one of those experiences that I will remember for a lifetime. I have never seen so many people peeing in public and I have never seen so many police officers! Like heavily armed police officers. At half time they bring out the police dogs and at the end of the game about 10 officers make a wall around the referees with their shields and guns. The hostility between the two teams is just unbelievable!!! In the middle of the game, the players started fighting over a call. First, one player hit another, and then I saw another two men down, with their hands covering their faces. Next thing you know, the fans were trying to jump the fence and everyone was screaming "PUTO"!! It was completly surreal and unlike anything I could ever imagine.

          Another thing to check off of my bucket list! I got to experience what most people in Latin America live for. I love how much they care about this sport. Im probably over thinking this, but it reminds me of the Ancient Roman Gladiator games. I know, but just hear me out. xD In their minds, this is a fight to the death. The fans scream and sing back and forth, and most of the lyrics are full of swear words, but the other songs explain how they are a member of their club for life. As I was sitting in the bleachers, looking around, watching the game, and listening to the songs I only half understood, what I admired the most was their pride. Even though they lost, they idol these men like Gods and will never stop chanting :D

          They have a game almost every Sunday so i'm sure I will have many opportunities to go again, and I can't wait. I'm really trying to learn the songs too! Just another great experience in Argentina! :D And many more to come! Argentina, te quiero mucho!

Chau!