We start early and hit Harare and refill on snacks. We catch Spain versus Switzerland at a bar in Chivu. It's a local bar and the regulars are into the game. When we arrive, the power is off, but they assure us that they will fire up the generator by kick off. The crowd is definitely into the game, but our lack of understanding the Shona language precludes us from participating in much dialogue. We're bummed Spain loses but doubt the coach fielded the best team. Torres only in 60th minute? Where the hell is Fabregas?
(Pictured: the local bar in Chivu, this is before the generator went on and before folks started to arrive)
We set off on the road again determined to catch the South Africa game in our destination of Masvingo. We get our room at Flaming Lilly but again there's no power. Although they inform us the power will be back up at game time, we take no chances and head to Chevron Hotel where the generator is working. The place is packed for the South Africa vs Uruguay game, the crowd is very lively and packed with locals. In fact, all over town you can hear worldcupmania with vuvuzuelas and buzz filling the air as we walked outside. The result is upsetting to the crowd but the mood is still upbeat.
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