Cassie and I spent a fun evening at our favorite neighborhood Brasserie surrounded by our adopted countrymen cheering for the French National Football (The REAL Football.......) team who played the Uruguay National Team to a 0-0 tie which drew a thunderous round of applause in the Brasserie. We were confused as why folks would clap for a tie but kind French folk explained the "points" process to us and we now have somewhat of an understanding of it now.
I can tell you that EVERYONE including children were into the match and yelled often when there were good plays or in anguish when someone missed a shot. Before the match began each team's national anthem was played and when La Marseillaise was played every man, woman, and child sang it in the Brasserie including the staff. Cassie hadn't arrived by cab yet from the airport but I sang along with them even though I didn't know the words. I had goose bumps.......and I felt like one of them. Scores of people walking by (all of the windows were retracted so I was literally sitting outside) stopped and watched the match from the street. What a fun evening we had and of course the food and drink were exceptional as always.
The French men around us wished us and the US team well against the Brits tonight.
We'll be watching.......*
Love to all!
Vive La France!
A bientot,
Sid
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