Mi Primera Fútbol Partido y Fiesta de mi cumpleaños

Since I was in France for my real birthday, we had a celebration back in Murcia this weekend. What a blast! We made it an American Party, with games, traditions, snacks, etc that we typically have here. (It's more difficult to do then I imagined! They don't even have red solo cups) Everyone was to dress as some sort of American stereotype as well. We had cowboys/cowgirls, nerds, Goths, white-trash, hipsters, and more. It was a packed house!  The girls surprised me too with a pretty tiara, sash, and wand to wear the whole night. Ha soon after they ambushed me with cake and smothered it on my face. At least it tasted good lol. 

The next day, I went to my first Real Murcia futbol game. With the cheapest tickets, we were 5th row from the field. It was a good match but the second-hand smoke was too much. It's so widely accepted here that nearly 50% of people smoke (or so it feels). Couldn't let it ruin the game for me though. With a winner score of 2-1, it was a great experience. . 

The weekend was actually full of soccer. Sunday I went to a city league game (similar to the level of the Volcanoes Baseball stadium I would say). They had legitimate jerseys, referees, coaches, concessions, ....everything. A what a fan base! The stadium so was small that you were right in the heart of the energy. I love it!!! I need to get jersey to represent and not feel so out of place! In the night, it was the face-off between Barcelona and Madrid; best two team in the league. Everyone was walking the city in their jerseys and flags heading to a bar with their friends to watch the partido. For me, I headed north to a place called Zig Zag--A big open eatery and plaza. The good company, warm night, crowded plaza, excitement, and a good match, all made for a great evening. 

 Trying to arrange a trip to see a real match in person too. That would complete life. :) 

Till my next post. 

Lyndsay