In recent months I've written a few blog posts* about the fact that I am becoming a football ... err ... soccer fan since moving to Germany. This phenomena has only intensified in recent weeks as all of Europe becomes enthralled with Euro 2008.
Every four years UEFA hosts the European Football Championship. Through some sort of qualifying process that I don't fully understand, 14 teams are selected to participate in the event. The winner is automatically qualified for the World Cup, and gets bragging rights as the best team in Europe.
Germany played a critical match last night again Austria, and will now advance to the quarter finals. What has really struck me as interesting is that this is the first time that I have seen Germans express a sense of patriotism. The German flags, which are not really common sites, are everywhere. The streets are quite during a game, and then erupt with shouting and honking horns when a victory is grasped.
* Other soccer posts are: Cologne Soccer is Fantastic and Soccer Burgers.
About Me
- Erin
- Ridgewood, NJ, United States
- In the fall of 2007 my husband and I moved to Germany. After more than a year of traveling, eating, and living abroad, we were transferred back to the states. At the time of our return, I was 34 weeks pregnant. This is a true account of our re-assimilation, reverse culture shock, and impending adventure into parenthood.
A Southern Something
I don't think there are quite enough sausages in the South to maintain the "Wurst of the Week." Instead, I am replacing this sidebar feature with "A Southern Something." To start, I'd like to introduce you to chow chow. A pickled relish, chow chow can be made from any number of vegetables, including cabbage, onions, or green tomatoes.
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2 comments:
Your making me think I need to give this sport another chance.
You should. I was never a sport fan, but soccer is great because:
* It doesn't stop every two seconds like American football
* It's relatively easy to follow
* The plays are generally very cute
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