Futbol!!!

It was so amazing to be in Chile when they beat Australia on 6/13/14. My advisor Loren said that the city would riot if they won and I have to admit I thought he was exaggerating. But crowds really did march down La Alameda, a main street here in Santiago. People of all ages, including babies and young children congregated at Plaza Italia where people were climbing up on statues, setting off fireworks, and waving flags like mad. Families were spraying shaving cream and silly string at each other, and guys were climbing on top of bus stop structures. Some of the street dogs seemed excited about the commotion and others looked panicked (I don't blame them). I am looking forward to their game tomorrow versus Espana!