Yes, today was international workers' day/labor day/haymarket martyrs' day, etc. We, in the US, ideally celebrate by enjoying the spring weather with maybe a BBQ thrown in. Here, different international, domestic and government agency organizations train for about a month for track-and-field type events which they will then compete in all day at the soccer stadium (pictured).
It's quite a sight to behold; thousands of Gambians running, tug-o-warring, three-legged racing, falling down while racing on the track - in their socks - and then getting carried off on stretchers. No serious injuries, they're just used to seeing football (soccer) players embelish any physical contact as a broken leg and wrying in pain on the ground. The reason they play in their socks - to lessen the liklihood of tripping. Overall, it was a beautiful day out and good fun for the Gambs'.
3 comments:
Wow that's quite an exciting event...i think WE should make that a family tradition; field events with no shoes on... i call pole vault!
speaking of oscar-worthy performances by soccer players, we had a high school girl in PT that actually DID break her leg...she was playing indoor, and the ball was loose half-way b/t her & the goalie...so they were both going at it full speed & as she kicked & collided with the goalie, broke her tibia & fibula just above the ankle. BUT, she scored the goal! so it was worth it.
So what event did you achieve gringo-greatness in?
Did you tried to teach them how to play baseball, or X-Games?
I hope you showed them how to play like a hockey player!!
Some soccer players would make great pro wrestlers.
Peace out ~m
Well said.
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