Here in Brazil, World Cup Fever is in the air! The World Cup is always a big deal here in Brazil, but this year it's bigger than ever since Brazil will be hosting the games. Even when Brazil is not hosting, everything (banks, stores, schools, etc) close early so people can go home or get together to watch when Brazil plays. So I can't even imagine what is in store for this year when it is on Brazilian soil!
Last week the official FIFA plane landed in Brazil, carrying the world cup (trophy) in it. Since Boa Vista is the city farthest north in Brazil, the plane stopped at our airport to go through customs/immigration.
Fun moment to have behind the scenes credentials at the airport! The plane continued on to tour throughout Brazil until the games start June 12th.
But that's just the beginning of the excitement. Every single store you go in is decked out for the Cup. Bet you can't guess what team they are cheering for? So hard to tell :)
And around here they get indoctrinated from a young age. At Elijah's preschool, today was a special soccer day. They all had to come dressed in a soccer jersey and were going to play soccer games and have soccer activities all day. We don't have a soccer jersey, so we put him in a Chicago cubs shirt...oh well :)
Definitely a fun cultural experience so far...can't wait to see what's ahead!!
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Go Chicago! I mean Brazil!
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