Fútbal

Chileans love their fútbal (what we call soccer). But it's not the same kind of soccer we have back home. There it is a great way for kids to learn teamwork and get exercise and then have a capri sun and fruit by the foot to commend them for their efforts. In Chile the adults play and it's pretty competitive, even at a casual gathering. The fields are called "canchas" and I see them everywhere. The men on the farm play soccer every Thursday night and it's very entertaining to watch. There are very few rules, very few shin guards, and yet somehow very few injuries.

 Mando racing someone to the ball.

 

Mando catching his breath after running.

(Most of my pictures were of Mando catching his breath.)

 

Mando and Neto dancing. 

Mando taking a really, really big breath. Who knew physical exercise could be so taxing?

 

Sadly they don't have city leagues here and my brilliant idea to pack cleats and shin guards in our already overfull bags has proven pointless. Live and learn.