World Cup Madness: A Look Back at South Africa

   

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It’s been a while since my last post.  This past month has been filled to the brim with my first college reunion, a business trip to cloudy Boca Raton to celebrate the 1 year launch of our company, a wonderful vacation to the Edinburgh for my best friend’s wedding reception, and an epic birthday celebration in London. It was also the start to the 2014 World Cup, which for those of you who know me, is a practically religious event, as deemed by the great John Oliver.  Back in 2010, I had the tremendous opportunity to go to South Africa and watch some of the opening games with our very dear, very amazing family friends. While I settle down and resist unpacking my suitcases, I thought I would share some of my favorite photos. xo Aheli

Welcome to South Africa, Host of the World Cup 2010 © Aheli Purkayastha
Welcome to South Africa, Host of the World Cup 2010 © AheliWanders
Moses Madhiba Stadium © AheliWanders
Moses Madhiba Stadium © AheliWanders
Football Buddha © Aheli Purkayastha
Football Buddha © AheliWanders

Night Lights
Night Lights
The Play: Germany V. Australia © AheliWanders
The Play: Germany V. Australia © AheliWanders
Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders
Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders
Cheering on Spain © AheliWanders
Cheering on Spain © AheliWanders

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Yellow Card! © AheliWanders
Yellow Card! © AheliWanders

Swiss Cheese Heads  © AheliWanders

Apartheid | Post Apartheid Signs  © AheliWanders
Apartheid | Post Apartheid Signs © AheliWanders
Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders
Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders

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Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders
Walk outside the Oyster Box © AheliWanders

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Hand of Glory? Netherland V. Japan © AheliWanders
Hand of Glory? Netherland V. Japan © AheliWanders
Visit to Ike's Bookshop © AheliWanders
Visit to Ike’s Bookshop © AheliWanders
Grandma Helps Me with the Bunny Chow © AheliWanders
Grandma Helps Me with the Bunny Chow © AheliWanders

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