The atmosphere during the world cup quarterfinals game last night was electric here in Paris, and I would guess all over France. France wasn't given much of a chance in this years world cup after some pretty poor qualifying game performances. Most of my French co-workers thought the team was too old and didn't play well together and after another tied game with Sweden in the first round, this seemed to be confirmed for a lot of the fans. But the confidence is building!
I went down to watch the match at one of the local pubs to find that they were all full and hundreds of people were crowded outside of any and all restaurant/pups/cafes that had the game playing. When the French fans on t.v. were clapping and cheering, the fans on the street would emulate them and start cheering as if they were at the stadium themselves. Place Saint Michel erupted after Frances win over Brazil last night. People were climbing the 35 ft. statue and waving French flags while everyone on the ground were cheering, chanting, singing the national anthem, climbing on busses, and rocking cars. It was awesome!! I didn't see anything get torn down or flipped over, but I wouldn't be surprised if that happens after another win.
I have to believe that after an impressive win against one of the favorites in the tournament, the French fans now believe they have a very good opportunity to win the entire World Cup. I really hope they do, because I'd love to be part of that celebration!
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that's awesome timo. Sounds like so much fun! How about the tour de france. Are you getting to check any of that out?? I love this blog thing....very cool!:-) FLO
Flora just showed us this page. You're doing great! Thanks for going to the effort to stay in touch this way.
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