Bye Italy!

Bleak days, we hadn't even found any Italian stallions yet! But I did find this pic of Luca Toni... he wasn't actually in the Italian World Cup squad, I think that was their problem, but I'm totally making him our Hottie Soccer Jock anyway! :P

Speak Up Lesson 1 - Portuguese

Today is June 25, and there's a whoppa of a game on at 4pm: Brazil vs Portugal! Since both countries speak Portuguese, here are a few lines you can try mumbling....

Hello = Olá!

Congratulations! = Parabéns!

Let's get a drink! = Vamos pegar uma bebida!

I want to party = Eu quero festa

Do you want to blow my vuvuzela? = Você quer estragar o meu vuvuzela?

That's what she said = Isso é o que ela disse.

So we took the Poms to Mzoli's...

What's better than taking some Brits to the township for lunch right? 4 Poms and 4 Blondes invaded Mzoli's in Gugulethu... it's a butchery right, so you pick your meat and it gets braaied for you - they have the most incredible 'secret recipe' marinade (Jamie Oliver agrees with me on that). We also got pap and chakalaka, and it all came to bout R25pp! We brought are own drinks, as there usually isn't a bar, but since it's World Cup Fevah and all, the place has been kitted out with a tent, flatscreens and a big bar.

We watched the Portugal vs Ivory Coast game, great vibe. The Brits said they felt very primal eating meat out of a big metal bowl with their hands :) If you want a real African World Cup experience, you gotta make an appearance here.

Fri 18 June Fat Boy Slim post Eng vs Algeria

Yeah, so mildly disappointed that I'd gone to the trouble of buying red paint and an awesome England top, to see those darn Pommies draw again!!! Mizz Honey and the CEO saw the action live at Cape Town Stadium and still had a marvelous time - thankfully for Dr Lem and myself, partying the morning in to Fat Boy Slim at the Cool Britannia Party at the CTICC meant the night was still a brilliant success. News on the grapevine was that town was dead since everyone who's anyone / English was jamming with us :P

Royalty in the Cape

It's official, the two English Princes will be in the Mother City tonight! William, 27, and Harry, 25, will take to the stands at Cape Town's impressive stadium to watch England play Algeria in their second World Cup group stage match.

The national team had a disappointing opening game on Saturday, drawing 1-1 with the USA, but the royals will be hoping, along with the rest of the country, that Fabio Capello's team can earn their first win of the tournament.

William, president of the FA, has already held a video-link chat with the England manager and his senior players and it is hoped he and brother Harry can meet the soccer stars in person during their visit.

The second in line to the throne is strongly behind England's bid to host the World Cup in eight years time and will have his younger sibling by his side to help boost the efforts of England's soccer chiefs during a reception with Fifa executives at the end of the week.

The visit to Cape Town comes towards the end of a six-day tour of southern Africa that will first take the royals to Botswana, then on to the land-locked country of Lesotho - two nations where they have charity interests.

Hey, I could be Princess Kiki for real........

Celebrating Ivory Coast vs. Portugal

I had high hopes that there may have been another African win from this game, but alas I can deal with a draw. However, I think Vanity Fair magazine got it right by putting the stars of these two teams on their cover...in minimal clothing :P These two are our hot jocks of the mo, enjoy.

The Ayoba Guide to the Vuvu

Contrary to Christiano Ronaldo's whining, the vuvuzela can be an essential contributor to the African spirit of the beautiful game - IF done politely!
Hence, I give you.. The Ayoba Guide to the Vuvu

Ayoba: Blowing your vuvuzela into the air
Not Ayoba: Blowing your vuvuzela into the ear of the person in front of you.

Ayoba: Blowing your vuvuzela occasionally when you feel the 'ke nako' spirit
Not Ayoba: Blowing your vuvuzela constantly for 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes half time, plus another 45 minutes, plus extra time.

Ayoba: Kuduzelas
Not Ayoba: Mini vuvuzelas that sound like dying babies

Ayoba: Vuvuzelas with rounded edges
Not Ayoba: Chafed lips!

The CEO xoxo

Sun 13 June - Let's be German!

Germany vs Australia, and well as much as my mate The Advocate tried to convince me that when it comes to Colonialists vs Colonies, one must always support the Colony... true South Africans always pick the team playing against the Aussies :P The fact they call themselves the Socceroos wasn't really working in their favour...

So off The Blondes went to Paulaner Brauhaus, a German restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. Unfortunately, even though we were there two and a half hours before kick-off, the place was full with a queue. Plan B was to hit the MTN Fan Tent right next door... Run by The Dubliner at the V&A, it cost R20 to get in. There were benches, food/drinks, and pumping music, as well as a big screen. SUCH A GOOD MOVE. Tons of German fans, you'd be silly to be anywhere else come the next Deutschland game!

Quote of the Night:

clap clap clap clap DEUTSCHLAND!

Highlights of the Night:

Having people think you were German, priceless...

Mizz Honey lip service.

The free yellow hats

Learning the Diski Dance

Sat 12 June - England vs USA

Princess Kiki and Dr Lem hit some sushi at Hongs in Claremont. Great priced sushi, and the pieces are really big. My jokes about being a WAG got us free Salmon Roses from the chef :P They have a TV up for the games... but at half time we decided to go get a drink at Cubana Claremont. The Latin Lounge was packed with soccer fans, and has awesome cocktails :D

Fri 11 June - Opening Match!

The Blondes were all split up for the first game of this sacred tournament... but that just means we are quite informed on where to watch in Cape Town :)

Princess Kiki - at the Cool Britannia Party at the CTICC. Awesome vibe during the Bafana Game, everyone was full of gees and dressed to the max...although no Mexican supporters :P Got a bit empty between the games, it's quite a big venue so there needs to be quite a crowd. There was a fashion show, and DJ Dino Moran hit the decks. The vibe picked up for the France - Uruguay match, and Estelle (yes, she of American Boy fame) performed after. Check out their website http://coolbritanniasa.com/

The CEO - and her man hit the Fan Park on Grand Parade. Key - go early! The sun was out so it was an awesome party... big screens were up, and the vibe was Mzansi's best. Def thinking about returning on Wed 16 for the Bafana - Uruguay game! Can take the train through if you want the full experience...all just be CEO-like and park at the Waterfront and stroll through

Doc Lem - was a bit delayed on the Fan Park idea, so hit Long Street. Watched the game in the Dubliner... if you ever want a cool party, hit this Irish pub!

Thurs 10 June Opening Concert

Princess Kiki and Mizz Honey hit Long Street after the show... crazy times to say the least! The whole street gets closed off on busy busy nights, so we parked at the bottom by Strand and walked up. Possibly every soccer fan in Cape Town was there, everyone kitted out. We partied it up at Fiction, which having a 1st floor balcony was probably the coolest idea :)

We met some boys from London, and introduced them to Brutal Fruits :P

Quote of the night:

(EF = English Fan; PK = Princess Kiki)

EF: What does Bafana mean?

PK: Boys

EF: Oh I thought so, but that's rather weird that your soccer team is called 'little boys'

PK: No, it's just 'boys boys' - better than a rugby team being named after a flower!

EF: A rose isn't a flower

EF2: As oppose to a rugby team named after a pansy leaping antelope?!

Ayoba!

So 2010 is here, and the Mother City has been invaded by foreign soccer fans - not that The Blondes are complaining, trust us! For the next month, we get to showcase the awesome Cape of Storms, and have a darn good time whilst doing it!

This blog is a chronicle of our adventures:

Where we watched the games

Who we watched them with

Where we partied afterwards

Look out for our Hottie Soccer Jock of the Moment; check who we've been paying Lip Service to on the Mother Pucker List, and just enjoy the soccer gees of 4 Mother City Blondes.

xoxo