The first one we watched was Villanova v. Duke at a bar called the Alamo. It is a popular place with American study abroad students. I would recommend going just for the grilled chicken sandwich with real bacon on it. We made some new Argentine friends, and James finally succumbed to the man kiss. He said it would never happen but, when it is the custom, it is difficult not to follow suit. Everyone does one casual cheek kiss for introductions, hellos or goodbyes.
We also went to watch the Villanova v. UNC game, which did not have as happy of an ending for Villanova. This game, we watched at Casa Bar. Another spot where you can go and get your fix of North American sports. While the Alamo has a typical American bar/pub feel, Casa Bar has high ceilings, crown molding and a couple of tapestries.
James and I sat down at a table, and a waitress came over to take our drink orders. She asked,"Can I get ya'll something to drink?" I was excited to hear a "ya'll," and to discover that I finally found a fellow Louisianian. Most other people we meet from the U.S. are from California, New York, or Philadelphia. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) She had a heavy southern accent when she spoke both English and Spanish. I discovered this when a group of girls had locked themselves in the bathroom. Our waitress was attempting to get them out and while she pounded on the door, she yelled in her southern accent, "CHICAS, CHICAS." Other gems from the night that we enjoy quoting include: "Un regalo" (which means "a gift" and was said as we were poured some free pints, and "Una pinta mas?" ("one more pint?"). Go ahead and try them aloud to get the full effect. I am not making fun, I really enjoyed meeting her and may need to return when I'm feeling homesick.
Hey ya'll. Oh I look gooooood. Can ya'll get any other TV events...like the sixers?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm not taking my sunglasses off until I get a response from one of you. This is Potty too smokey so many endless pools.