La Coupe du Monde Part 2 Saff Affrikkkkaaaa
Don’t believe a single word of the previous journal. It’s a total lie but it’s probably what most people think is reality in Soweto.
It’s actually great. Staying at one of the ideal backpackers I have ever been to. Locals are fantastic. They have a real passion for life. We’ve had numerous lifts from locals, been helped everywhere we have been.
I’ve already been asked a number of times by the local homies to tell everyone how great Soweto, Jo’burg and South Africa is. So…COME TO SOWETO, JO’BURG AND SOUTH AFRICA…IT’S GREAT!!
Yes, it is a tiny dodgy at night but you act the same as you would wherever you go.
So, so far I’ve done:
- got tout tickets for Argentina v Korea for $30 
– got tout tickets for USA v Slovenia for $20 – had a few beers – caught public transport everwhere. Yes, with those scary black people. – walked through downtown Jo’burg. Has that NYC vibe. – ate a chesburger pie – been blinded by the bold colours of Africa – my ideal impression of a Welsh tramp – got interviewed by CNN – scraped ice off my tent every
morning 
(((((((((( – done lots of random walks behind presenters whilst filming (yes, I am still 12 
– Got told off by Al Jazzera television anchorman when he was doing a live shoot – visited Hector Peterson square on the anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising when 560 school children were gunned down by the fuzz whilst protesting against Apartheid. Lots of famous footy players in attendance inc.
Vieira..oooohhhhhhhhh… he comes from Senegal…. he plays for Arsennnallllllllll Vieiiiiiiirrrrraaaaa…..ooohhhohohohohoohhhhhhhhh
One of the most passionate celebrations I’ve ever seen in my life. Local children doing flash mob dance offs in remembrance of their forebearers. Chanting, singing, dancing in the way that only. Just powerful stuff. Made my hairs stand on end.
Now off to find some cheap tix for Brazil v Ivory Coast and then have a cow’s head for lunch
Oh, and if one more person blows a fucking horn in my ear…
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