I will post many, many items on world cup, just need to get organized... I will post about the special edition world cup Gilette razor, the special edition world cup pringles, the M&M's. The Brazil colored streamers hanging from nearly every building, the Brazil-flag covered VW bug, the painted faces. The fact that Mr. DRL and the rest of Rio's business community get extra time off to watch Brazil's games. The fireworks and how on earth I am going to get the Canadoca to sleep when on a normal day here in "quiet Leblon" we have three noise makers (one on rain, one on babbling brook, one on ocean waves, all on full blast) and an air conditioner going to get her to sleep. So far, so good ;) But Brazil hasn't played yet!
But what an energy in the city - something to unite everyone - it's amazing. So grateful to be here to experience it.
So jealous! They don't really care all that much here in Vancouver, although I have seen some people wearing Brazilian jerseys! Please post some pictures of what's going on if at all possible!
Posted by: Marianne | June 12, 2010 at 02:22 AM
I have the gilette razor and I bought the M&Ms to make M&M cookies for the game. But you'll never guess what I found in one store. Matching sweat headband and wristband in green and yellow, circa 1980s! So cute on my little boy!
Posted by: Rachel | June 12, 2010 at 08:34 AM
I'm loving the displays of patriotism here in Belo Horizonte. I can only imagine how "big" it must be in Rio right now!!! I'm so excited we'll be here for the first game at least!
Posted by: Emily | June 12, 2010 at 11:23 AM
It is not the Rio business community who gets time off. It is the whole country ; )
My company will work from 8:00 am to 2:30pm on next Tuesday. So people can go watch the game wherever they want ; )
It is just an unique experience.
Good Luck
Posted by: Fabiola | June 13, 2010 at 07:40 PM
My husband is in Rio and today he sent me a video from Copacabana beach where people are watching the matches from the giant screen. I am so jealous. Here in the US there is not the same passion that we have down south. WE all become VERY patriotic during the MUNDIAL. Just wait till Tuesday. There will not be any effective white noise or AC to keep the cheering down. ENJOY is a unique experience.
Posted by: ABB | June 14, 2010 at 01:57 AM
It's unfortunate that most Americans haven't found the passion that is futebol, but interest is slowly growing. I live in South Florida, where we are well represented with people from all over South America, so it is at least a little livelier here than many places. I will move to Rio in time for the quarter finals, and since I have great confidence that the selecao will advance that far, I can't wait! I know World Cup fever will be just one of many great experiences that await me there.
Shout out to our American side. Wasn't the prettiest win against England, but we held our own, and that was good to see.
Posted by: Louise | June 14, 2010 at 08:18 AM
woooo i was at a brazilian club in london for the game. I usually find football fans extremely offensive but I loved the brazilians...so friendly.
PICS
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Posted by: Singh | June 15, 2010 at 08:48 PM