Monday, November 23, 2009

Absolutely Football-bulous Day

What an amazing day!  The people, the place, the atmosphere, the game - it was overwhelming, it was energizing, and it was an eruption of humanity that really touched my heart.  I was at the Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas today, to witness KC Chiefs playing Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Reds won - 27 to 24, beating last year's Super Bowl winner Pittsburgh Steelers at overtime. It was a stunning win, so electrifying that the KC Chiefs fans were high fiving even a "football virgin" like me.  Thank you John, for taking me to this truly truly memorable event. 

Getting to Stadium Drive, I encountered the first ever traffic jam at Kansas.  Here it is.



Outside the stadium and before the game started, a sea of fans and supporters had already started feasting and partying at what is known as tailgating.  There were specially adapted vehicles, most of them bearing the KC Chiefs colours of red and gold.  The creativity and the sense of fun is there for all to see.