Across the pitch... is a blog created and maintained by ten passionate soccer fans who have embarked on a trip of a lifetime to South Africa to experience the sights, sounds and culture surrounding FIFA's 19th World Cup.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

A long walk

Happy Fathers day to the dads out there on the blogosphere. Group 2 is here and things are moving quick.

We got in around 5 last night and found our way to the house. We enjoyed a few brews and za's and the local watering hole. We had just enough energy to acclamait ourselves with the South African brews.

This morning we woke up and went to the Apartheid Museum. . We were short on time, but i'm glad this was one of my first stops on the trip. To really understand a culture I feel we must understand their history. We got to see an in depth look as to how the racial tensions developed and the roles the the leaders of the time played through their policies. The divide can still be felt.

Following the tour, Manno unintentionally gave us a nice tour of the city.

But we have found our way back to the house and we are enjoying a bbq with some brews. Next stop is the Brazil Ivory Coast Game. Pictures, commentary to follow later on.

2 comments:

  1. how much biltong have you boys consumed so far!? gitta and I are obsessed with it!

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  2. Hope all the dads had a fun father's day with your newly adopted sons. Your fans at home are enjoying the new from your blog, no bud light in south africa? Enjoy the games, thanks for keeping us a part of the happenings, it is great hearing your stories! Love to all!

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