I had the best adventure during the super bowl! We got to watch the game at our favorite hangout, Masrawy, the outdoor Egyptian restaurant with free wi-fi and hookahs that we frequent more often than not after school. They opened up just for the MSID animals to watch the Super Bowl—we got there at 10pm and stayed for the next 10 hours.
The night started in a relaxing fashion, and we were having great talks with the restaurant’s owner Isaac, chatting and trading stories of an Egyptian’s view of Mubarak’s regime for some Wisconsinites’ views on one of the biggest events of the last decade… and of course Clay Matthews’ long locks.
We sat inside a beautifully decorated Egyptian tent with the game projected onto the side wall for us so we had a great view. A few dbags from Penn State who weren’t in our program came to watch the game with us and were rooting for the wrong side. We threatened mob justice (in Kenya, if someone tries to steal from you in a market the vendors will literally kill them because stealing is so bad for business) and they were promptly put in their place. The game’s big start for the Packers got us all rowdy, needless to say. We ate tons of beef kabob aka ‘thank God it’s not goat meat’ as we affectionately called it—such a relief to have meat that you can actually chew and that has some flavor to it!
As the game came to a close and the Packers clinched the victory we rejoiced with hugs (and some tears of joy!)The sun rose over Nairobi as we walked in search of a Victory Milkshake. As a lifelong Packers fan, it was so special to have this happen. Their first Super Bowl victory since I was 7 happening while I was in Kenya really brought me home. I can only describe it as the crescendo of my life. All the fabulous stars aligned and the music that I live my life to rose into the most wonderful rhythm.
Pre-Party
Isaac, Eddie, and Martin-- the fabulous Masrawy managers
Go Pack Go! Celebrating our victory!
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