Germany is crazy about the soccer world cup these days. It is just unbelievable. While visiting Stefan in Koblenz we decided to watch the game at the "Deutsches Eck", loosely translated "German Corner"., where the rivers Rhine and Mosel meet. It is the home of a monument of Kaiser Wilhelm ("Emperor Wilhelm").
For the soccer world cup it was transformed into a public viewing area, where games are shown on a big projection screen and beer is being sold like in an American baseball stadium for $ 10 a pint. Nevertheless the atmosphere was amazing. Supposedly there were 50,000 soccer fans dress in black, red and gold, swinging flags, drumming, chanting, clapping, singing ..... and ..... drinking. It was about 105 degrees, the sun was blasting the place but everybody was in a great mood, especially due to the fact that Germany dominated the game early and scored two beautiful goals. The crowd was singing "Ihr koennt nur Moebel bauen - Ihr koennt nur Moebel bauen ...." ("You can only build furniture" implying that the Swedes are famous for IKEA, but not for their soccer skills)
The statue of Emperor Wilhelm "surrounded" by German and Swedish soccer fans. The steps were completely packed with people.
In the back drop you can see the big screen, in front large number of "Ballacks", flags ... etc.
For the soccer world cup it was transformed into a public viewing area, where games are shown on a big projection screen and beer is being sold like in an American baseball stadium for $ 10 a pint. Nevertheless the atmosphere was amazing. Supposedly there were 50,000 soccer fans dress in black, red and gold, swinging flags, drumming, chanting, clapping, singing ..... and ..... drinking. It was about 105 degrees, the sun was blasting the place but everybody was in a great mood, especially due to the fact that Germany dominated the game early and scored two beautiful goals. The crowd was singing "Ihr koennt nur Moebel bauen - Ihr koennt nur Moebel bauen ...." ("You can only build furniture" implying that the Swedes are famous for IKEA, but not for their soccer skills)
The statue of Emperor Wilhelm "surrounded" by German and Swedish soccer fans. The steps were completely packed with people.
In the back drop you can see the big screen, in front large number of "Ballacks", flags ... etc.
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Actually.... Ralfie is exaggerating one thing... the most important thing.... ;)
A pint of beer was a mere 4 Euros, including 1 Euro 'Pfand' (deposit) per reusable-cup that you got back when you returned the hard-plastic cup. So that's not even $4 for a beer; far from the $7 they charge at the ballpark. Plus, they didn't stop serving after the first 'inning'.... :-P
After this little bit of smart-assing I want to repeat that it was so awesome to welcome Kat and Ralf in what I consider my hometown and show them around a bit. As usual, time was way too short, but it was all the more fun! THANKS for making it a reality! Come again soon....
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