So we went to the BOCA game last weekend. Wow these people love their futbol. I sat next to this guy who I swear was related to us. He looked like the South American Andrew Duffy. He was just as loud too! (sorry Uncle Andrew). They (the crowd) sang the whole time and it was not chants it was full blown songs.
So there are actual assigned seatis or the cheapos in which you stand the WHOLE time - this is where all the fanatics sit. two sides for the fanatics: the traƱquillo loco side or the loco loco side. We opted for the traƱquillo side of it. We made the right choice (i would have preferred a seat but I am immersing myself, Si?).
I could not wait to settle in and get a beer etc...no beer ONLY cocacola. Not even water was sold (doesn't CC own water companies???) like many things in SA it did not make sense. I can understand not serving alcohol to these fans but water??? That did not pose a problem as mucho sodas were consumed and there was that "funny" cigarette smoke that filled the air. That is the kind of second hand smoke you do not mind too much. Mom-i did not inhale.
The game was great they were so passionate. Even when BOCA did something wrong there were songs and shouts of encouragement. In the states u r in one min out the next.
Okay so this is the best....the game is over so they let everyone out except the two crazy sides (which are at either end of the stadium). When I say this I mean they actually LOCKED the doors to keep the fanatics in until the rest of the ppl got out and away. 1/2 later we were let out. The stadium was empty except the fanatics and the songs kept coming there was no one on the field. On the big screen they stated to replay the game and the crowds went crazy like they were seeing it for the first time. LET ME OUT!!
After that we went to the town of La Boca which is very touristy and you can eat and walk around while gazing upon the dirtiest river in BA. I am not making it up they actually say it is the dirtiest...is that supposed to be an attraction? It consists of resturants with tango shows and the houses were all very colorful reminded me of a carribean town. There is a house here that is pictures in all the books of BA - muy famosa.
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Glad to hear about your adventures! As you probably heard, we have a new president here so you can come back anytime after January 20. We miss you!
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