Celebrating the Team

Today was the first day of classes, and I sure have a lot of work to do in the next five weeks. After staying in my room for most of the day, I wanted to study outside just for a change of scenery. When I left Casa do Brasil there was a parade for the soccer team. Talk about perfect timing! There were so many people lining the streets wearing their red shirts, singing, taking pictures, and yelling to the players. When the bus drove past with the players on top, the people went insane! It was an incredible moment seeing everyone supporting their team, especially the kids. The group I was with asked a stranger to take a picture of us, and it ended up being a guitar player in a popular band in Spain. This has been an exciting experience, and it is only the third day!