Munich Fanfest
Empty train station at 6 AM
This was the morning that I arrived in Berlin without a hotel. I was delirious and took a bunch of random pictures. I kinda like this one and the clock proves that I was there at 6 AM.
Big ad in the train station
Fountain in Berlin
Berlin Fanfest
I couldn't get many good pictures here since I went so late at night but believe me, the Brazilians were loco.
Cologne Fanfest
Cologne's fanfest was awesome but they closed it for the 2 late games because the noise was too much for the church. Crazy church-goers. Don't they know it's the World Cup?
The Dom from the East
View of Cologne from the top of the Dom
I actually made it to the top of the South Spire. It actually wasn't that bad. I was out of breath and my heart was racing wildly but I never once felt like I was going to puke or collapse. Woo-hoo!
Jason, in front of a meter of beer
The beer glasses look small but believe me, the meter gets the job done.
Karaoke IN A MCDONALDS!!!!
Possibly the highlight of the trip(almost as cool as the game). During the day, since we thought we were going to watch the US-Italy game on TV, Jason and his friends drove to Landstuhl to get some bags of ice for mixed drinks. For some reason, Europeans don't believe in ice. Jason realizes halfway that I can't get on base since I'm not carrying my passport so they leave me at a McDonald's while they go buy the provisions. I walk into the McDonald's and hear "Ironic" by Alanis Morrissette being sung with a slight German accent. I investigate and find a full Karaoke Bar attached to the McDonald's. It appears that you can get a happy meal AND belt out some Karaoke at the same time! They even had a smoke machine and a disco ball. I was floored and was so excited that I could barely talk but I still managed to snap a few pictures.
The streets of Kaiserslautern
Me and Jason, sweating after running to the stadium
Opening Kickoff!
Me, Jason, Monique(The ticket provider) and Justin
Hard core guys sitting in front of us
Gooch and Eddie Johnson salute the fans
I seriously can't begin to describe the game. It was just too cool.
Tomorrow I leave Jason's place and head back to Berlin to meet up with my friends Sasha and Rob. They arrived on the 17th and they're staying through the Final, leaving on the 10th. I'd like to stay longer but the WSOP beckons and I'll have to watch the later rounds back in the USA. I do have conditional tickets for the US for the quarterfinals and beyond so IF we beat Ghana AND Italy beats Czech AND we beat Brazil in the round of 16 then I'm going to fly back here. Gooooooooooo Nats!
6 comments:
Translation: Your writing sucks, let the pictures tell the story for you.
Yeah, well, you need to get a new translator. Your last post was your best writing ever!
Carl is spot on though... the pictures do add a whole nother dimension to the story.
awesome pictures, and description!
thanks dude.
yep, the previous post made me cry too.
especially sitting here looking at your picture, 6 year old, in your cub uniform with the badge "Boy Scouts of America"
seems like you continue to gather inspiration for the big pay back.
love, pops
Great shots, Brandon.
Not very nice of you to say that Jason was sweating after the gallop to the stadium. By the looks of it, your monstrous forehead is the only one glistening in Kaiserslautern.
I must say, however, nice pics.
BTW, excellent last post. What makes it even better is that Tito Santana submitted it to Reader's Digest or whatever publication. Awesome.
B-
I am truly jealous. you are the man and the fact that a lot of people in your situation wouldn't look at sports that way and tend to ignore the reality of life, especially when in another country. Good to see that you are fully aware of your place in the world (at least for now) and that you appreciative of what other people in the world do for humanity, I wish I could say the same about myself. Bra-fucking-vo
Silky
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