On Friday when I was walking down by the soccer stadium and I noticed that Sevilla F.C was playing on Sunday and the tickets were half off! So Saturday morning Andy and I headed to the stadium to buy a couple tickets. We got great seats for really cheap! It only cost 35 euro a ticket.
After I bought my ticket I went home and made a little food then decided to go look for a Sevilla F.C soccer jersey. I wanted a nice one that also wasn't too expensive... HA. I should have just bought one at El Corte Ingles, it was discounted but I went and looked at a few more stores. It would be nice to have an authentic one because they are really nice and I would use it back in the states when I play soccer or am biking. I have to wait now because literally everything is closed on Sunday's here.
When I had my intercambio with this girl the other night she was explaining that the reason most stores are closed on Sunday is because it's a law here to protect small businesses. There are grocery stores here and bigger supermarkets but a majority of Spainards go to small independent stores to get there food. There might be a bread shop, fruit shop, fish shop all on the same street that only sell there respected product. Since most of these businesses are family run it is hard for them to compete with big companies that can stay open everyday and for more hours. To make it fair they implemented a law that makes it so all stores are closed Sunday. This gives the small businesses a break and that will allow them to lose business. The smaller stores cannot afford to hire more employees to stay open on Sundays like bigger stores can, like El Corte Ingles. This is how the country works and everyone is alright with it. It is interesting to live in an ACTUAL socialist country and see how it works.
ANYWAYS, the best part about our ticket is our seats! we are first level, visitor side, 3rd row! woohoo!
Sevilla vs. Bilbao
The Star is where our section is
While I was walking around to find a jersey I noticed they were setting up a huge stage in Plaza San Francisco close to the cathedral. I hung out for a bit and overheard there was a free concert starting at 7 PM. The car company SEAT was celebrating 60 years of business and had free concert series. Matt and I decided to go. It was a lot of fun. I wasn't familiar with the bands, but everyone there obviously knew who there were. Once again everyone just buys beer and drinks in the streets.
Just as it was starting
Plaza San Francisco
The first Singer was a girl named Georgina. She is really big in Europe and it was fun to see a spanish concert. here is some pics from the first two performers, I can remember the second persons name.
Georgina Performing
Fun Show
Enjoying the Show
Last song of Georgina
Another Performer, can't remember who it was though
After the first couple of groups we decided to head out. We met up with Andy and a few of his roomates but I went home because I was really tired. Tomorrow is the soccer game! I can't wait!
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