Fortunately, my time in Mexico has happened to overlap with the World Cup. It is even more fortunate that the World Cup happens to be occurring during my first month in site. This gives me an easy topic of conversation to fall back on if I'm ever running out of ideas…plus everyone in Mexico is really excited about the World Cup. If Mexico plays during office hours, my office sets up a projector, takes a break from work, and watches the games something I happily join in on. If I'm not at the office during games I have watched them with my host family and everyone gets really excited during the games so it is a fun atmosphere at home as well.
Today, Mexico had its final game in the Group stage and won against Croatia meaning that they advance to the knockout stages which is very exciting. I was watching the game with my host family and after they won they asked if I wanted to join them in celebrating the win by driving around with the Mexican flag, and shouting "México" and other cheers. I said of course I would like to do that (all part of that whole integration, do as the locals do process) and off we went.
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| Mexican flag ready to go |
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| Trying my best to look like a local |
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| Others joining in on the celebration |
As we started driving we soon came across other cars with excited Mexicans shouting, honking horns, and waving flags. I would say 1 out of every 5 cars were participating in this ritual in Guzman. People on the streets were also cheering and waving their own flags if they were available. Overall, it was a really fun experience to see the whole city excited about this win and Mexico's success in the World Cup…here's to hoping it continues, next game is on Sunday! ¡Viva México!
Random Photo of the day- Saw my first rainbow in Cd. Guzman after my run yesterday
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