You can spot the fans somehow, whether they are wearing some national kit or not. And suddenly I get the feeling everyone is going to the World Cup. Indeed this flight to Johannesburg is probably 95% football fans.
American football fans are decidedly clean-cut and good-looking in an apple pie, Chevrolet sort of way. They are not stylish like Italian fans, or menacing like English fans, or sexy like Brazilian fans.
There are entirely too many dudes in T-shirts, cargo shorts, and chunky white running sneakers with girl socks.
The World Cup is the one occasion when I am tolerant of loud, obnoxious Americans abroad.
Longest, most uncomfortable flight ever!
The airport is quiet except for the odd blast from a vuvuzela horn. I can tell immediately these things will be getting on my nerves.
I ask half a dozen airport employees where to pick up World Cup tickets. I feel as though we are speaking different languages.
I have no idea where I am.
South Africa is one of the most fasnicating and terrifying places i've been. Watch your step but enjoy the experience. it's a great country with an unbelievable history puncuated by massive tragedy. Let's hope the World Cup brings some much needed attention to their plight.
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