Super Bowl in Italy

I may be in Italy and experiencing Italian culture, but I wasn't going to miss what is arguably one of the most American events of the year...the Super Bowl. Even if it started here at 12:30am and I didn't get to bed until 5:00am. That's dedication, folks.

A group of us bought tickets to watch the game. Where, you ask? Of course, our go-to Irish Pub, the Lion's Fountain. Our ticket included entry and one drink voucher. We got there about 1 hour before kickoff to get seats and we met some other Americans studying abroad. The national anthem (Kelly Clarkson, you rocked it!) brought us so much pride. I've found that your national identity can be both a good and bad thing while abroad, but this was our moment and we didn't care.

American students mostly filled the pub, but there were some Europeans enjoying the game too! The game was actually really exciting, one of the best I've seen in a while. The halftime show was also a highlight of the night, with practically everyone in the place singing along to Madonna. And the Giants WON!! Woohoo!! It was a late night, but I wouldn't have traded it for anything. Though we didn't have the chips and queso or the burgers, this was our little slice of America. Thank you National Football League.