December 6, 2009. Mexico. Football Games.

The room erupted in cheers when the New York Giants scored a touchdown. Just a few minutes earlier, a small number cheered when The Dallas Cowboys scored. And then the Giants scored again and the Dallas fans left for home. I asked the man if he was from Dallas, but he said that he cheers for anyone except a New York Team. Ken and I had gone for a walk and ended up at the bar in the hotel for Happy Hour. The place is lovely with glass everywhere. It was great fun watching the game and the people so we happily snacked on nachos and drank our two for one drinks, before walking home after that game.

It is interesting to note who people cheer for during the games. Almost everyone cares. In fact, even the college games have their own fans. Obviously the folks cheer for the home team and for their college team. But in addition, people follow other teams specific to something else. I have heard people tell me they follow specific players and always cheer for that player's team, or they follow the coach from team to team. It often seems they cheer for no real reason except they like that team. I suspect that one of the great facts of life in the US is the teams and their groups of fans. My group today had many folks from Canada but they cheered along with everyone else. It was great sport and very enjoyable on my birthday.