Egyptian boys of all ages adore football...or soccer as it's known in North America. They play in the streets, empty lots, proper fields, anywhere they can. The sorts of places that people gather in for a game fascinate me so I'm collecting a group of pictures of football games in odd places. This, however, must be one of the most scenic spots for a football pitch in the world. The day we came by there were three separate games going on the grassy parts of the lake at Dahshur. As we were taking one shot, a nice new Mercedes pulled up next to us and a fairly well-fed gentleman stepped out in a galabeya. He went to his trunk, opened it, and pulled out shorts, a football jersey and some very nice shoes, smiled at us and strolled over to one of the games.
By the way, thanks to everyone who has visited my blog and commented. I've finally gotten a decent web connection and can return the favours.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Most Scenic Football Field Ever?
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5 comments:
What a background for a ballgame! Wow!
Well bless your heart. It is always good news when anybody gets a decent web connection.
I like your photograph today and laughed when I read the narrative. I guess boys will be boys.
Yes, strange: old world meeting modern life. Wonderful background to play a game.
On my Blog, I show to you the “Right Street”, one of the principal streets of Martel. Cavity it is very except right-hand side, it turns in all the directions. Also have in your city, of the streets with a name in contradiction with the street? (Street example of the restaurants without any restaurants).
Good Day
My blog photographs on the town of Martel
Wow that's amazing! I would love to play football there.
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