O Blueberries, Where Art Thou?

Fun fact: Blueberries do not seem to exist in Latin America. In fact, there is not even a word in the Spanish language for blueberries. Most Mexicans know what you are referring to when you describe blueberries as the "small, round, sweet, blue fruit", but they simply respond "No tenemos mora aca". (Meaning: "We don't have blackberries here.")

I answer to "Lucy"

So apparently I have Lucille Ball tendencies and mannerisms. I have NEVER before been told this in my whole life; until now. Several RUF members, and even Peter, have commented on how similar my mannerisms and facial expressions are to those of Lucille Ball in "I Love Lucy". They have even made me watch the show to prove their point. I'm not sure I totally agree, but until further notice I will continue answering to "Lucy", as that is what I am called here more often than "Lara". Who knows, maybe one day I'll star in "I Love Lara"!!

"El Clasico"

On Sunday I attended "El Clasico" between El America de Mexico City and Las Chivas de Guadalajara. The two teams play each other twice a year and when they play the game is considered a "classic" because they are huge rivals. I knew I just couldn't miss my opportunity to see Mexican soccer at it finest...so I waited in line for about an hour to get tickets. The atmosphere was incredible and the Mexicans' passion for soccer was very apparent!

So the stadium seats 120,000 people!

The mascot of El America is the "eagle" and at halftime they brought a live eagle onto the field and it chased a soccer ball.