Saturday 3 July 2010
I awoke this morning with a sense of anticipation. I was going to attend the Germany Argentina match at the Cape Town stadium. The media had firmly backed the Argentineans to win this encounter against the young German team. The artistry shown by the Argentina team thus far in the tournament had earned them the support and admiration that they that they enjoyed. The Cape Town stadium was favourably received by the international and local media and fans alike. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean on the one side and the Table Mountain range on the other, it enjoyed a presence denied to the other stadiums. The people of Cape Town had also embraced the World Cup completely. The hospitality of the people in these parts is well known. The stadium has the city centre and its Waterfront lying in close proximity. For the tourist, there are beautiful drives around the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point and to the Cape Winelands. A cable car ride up the Table Mountain and a visit to Robben Island ar...