Cape Town Stadium, or Newlands Rugby?
Here are two photos; the first of Cape Town Stadium (which hosted the recent Germany/Argentina game), and Newlands Rugby Stadium, which has a history as far back as 1890. Look at the difference in the architecture, the round modern look, and the “70′s” square look.
Which do you prefer?
Cape Town Stadium (above)
Detail of Cape Town Stadium
Newlands Rugby Stadium
And detail of Newlands
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2 CommentsDay 170: Cape Town Stadium on match day
Day 170: Cape Town Stadium on match day, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.
This picture of Cape Town Stadium was taken about 7 hours before the kickoff of the match between Germany and Argentina.
I was spoiled to a helicopter trip over Cape Town by Lois and my dad for my birthday, and we were very lucky to be able to fly almost directly over the stadium.
I don’t know how we managed to fly over a FIFA stadium on match day, but I am not going to complain :-)
So this is what the inside of the stadium looks when it is empty (I have finally seen the inside of a stadium). I think it is a stunning building. Here is a more detailed view.
Look out for more photos of my trip in the next few days.
By the way, Germany won the match 4-0.
Day 155: Go Bafana Bafana!
Day 155: Go Bafana Bafana, originally uploaded by Craig is shooting.
A Bafana Bafana fan supporting the team at the fanpark in Belville. Bafana Bafana drew with Mexico 1-1. I went to the fan Park yesterday to watch the festivities before the match, and the match itself. It was crowded and noisy, yet one of the most friendly and exciting environments that I have ever been in. It was like a massive group of friends getting together to party!
Here are a few more pictures.
A fan supporting South Africa in the opening few minutes.
A young fan holding a flag twice his size.
More fans.
A fan blowing his vuvuzela outside the fan park.
A young fan blowing his vuvuzela as hard as he can. I think he might be a trumpet player when he is a little older. I love the puffed-chipmunk cheeks.
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There are less than 5 hours until the kickoff, and South Africa has gone completely crazy. Everybody is hooting, blowing their vuvuzelas, wearing the yellow and green of our national side Bafana Bafana, all getting ready to support our team in the opening match.
The traders on the street are doing a roaring trade, with lines of cars stopping on the side of the road, hoping to still buy a flag or supporters shirt.
We are going to have a great game, and we are going to show that Africa can put on a great show!
Go South Africa!
Posted in Cape Town, Current Affairs, FIFA world cup, Sports | Bafana Bafana, fifa, South Africa, world cup | 2 CommentsDay 133: 30 days to go
In just 30 days, South Africa will be hosting the FIFA word cup soccer tournament. According to Wikipedia, the 2006 tournament drew approx 95 million viewers PER MATCH!
Despite my lack of interest in sport, I think it is going to be a great event!
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