Go, Deutschland!!! The World Cup (in German, "Weltmeisterschaft") continues and Germany just won the eightal final today (sort of like basketball's level of "sweet 16"). We/ they go on to quarter finals next week! If you'd like to see the official English website of the World Cup click here.My friend Kim is visiting (she works for the Air Force, living in another city here), & we cheered
on the 'home team' together from an outdoor venue on a big screen in Erfurt! It's kind of refreshing seeing all the German flags flying from people's cars, driven by those excited over their wins! -- also extremely unusual. Usually Germans don't allow themselves the privilege of celebrating their nationality in patriotic displays of the flag, or singing the national anthem, etc. (they say it would be misconstrued because of past history). I'm thrilled for this nice exception to the rule.
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