The first World Cup game begins in less than an hour, and the energy here in Jo-burg is amazing! Everyone at work had on yellow Bafana Bafana (SA) jerseys, babies came for injections with SA flags tatooed on their faces and work ended at 1pm so people could go watch the game. Yesterday I saw England's soccer team (police escort and all) and today I saw Honduras' soccer team (ditto). Even as I type this now, I can hear horns blaring from every direction. The streets are lined with flags adorning people and cars, and every building has flags sticking out.
Heading out now to catch the game at a local pub since the traffic to the fan park is reported to be in gridlock. Viva Africa!
