Leuven: Sun and WC

Well, Leuven my home away from home. Usually, wet cold and dark. Your typical western Europe kind of a climate.(If you see any movie, if they show Spain/ Italy, it is always bright and a lot of sun. But western Europe, rain and people walking around in umbrellas. Covered from head to toe.)

But, the last 1 week has been nothing short of spectacular. No rain, and a LOT of sun. Temperature has been constantly in around the 30 mark. It is wonderful. Went for a 70km cycling trip last saturday. Mind you i am not a cycling person. But it was extremely satisfying and simply awesome. I never thought I had it in me to cycle that long. Next 100km. But will need a better bike.

Football world cup in europe is very different celebration from any sports event I have seen. There is so much passion and every one is so knowledgeable. They know the in and out of every team. Wonderful to watch it in this kind of atmosphere. And yea the Brazilians top it in terms of having fun during a game. The vuvuzellas are blaring at the cafes here also :). Yet to see a Germany game in Germany. Taking care of it this weekend. Going to watch Ger-Arg game in the border city of Aachen.

I know this is not going to last for a long time. Rain, cold and darkness are just round the corner. The WC will end in a couple of weeks. But who cares. 'Be in the moment' and enjoy it :).

India - Pakistan

Back after a long break and with a what else but a cricket post :).



I think every Indian and Pakistani cricket fan would remember that shot. This is what Ind-Pak encounters are made of. It was long over due that it was repaid to our most respect arch rivals. Who better than an equally vocal and eccentric player of the modern times as the great Miandad to repeat the effort.



Thanks Bhajji paji. Now i guess Chetan Sharma will sleep properly at nights. It is amazing how the emotional reaction is similar in both cases.