Host brothers: Jhassmanny and Christian warming up
The soccer...court
I always thought that soccer was played on a field, but when I arrived in Arequipa, Peru for the first time that thought was proved to be otherwise. Yesterday morning my 3 host brothers and I went out to play some soccer. Jhassmanny and Christian were calling their friends and cousins so that we could get a full game. We played for about 2 hours! It is a very fast game that involves a lot of skill, especially if you want to control the ball. I have gotten to where I can stop the ball alright, pass, and occasionally shoot.
Going out and playing with the guys has been a great way to build relationships and break down some of those cultural barriers that exist. It is easy to see what kind of person you are when you are on the court. Passing the ball and being a team player carriers over into life in so many ways.
After the 2 hours of soccer we went over to my host brothers' grandparents' house to drink some Orange Crush and talk about our victories on the court.
1 comment:
At least they play with a real soccer ball! In Africa they wad up paper to make a ball. Looks like a real work out!
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