A lot of fuss about the Fussball!

This was the scene the other day when the German soccer team defeated England 4-1 in the World Cup match that pitted the two teams against one another, thankfully, and saved us from having to split our loyalties, which would have happened if Germany and the US had played.  The picture above was taken whilst I was attempting to get home via my normal route-Ubahn and then the usually convenient city bus 154.

This day, though, no deal.  The street that all of the revelry was taking place upon is one of the busiest streets in the Schwabing neighborhood: Leopoldstrasse.  There was no way that I was going to be able to get home on the bus-so I decided to make my way through the cheering. celebrating masses of happy German peeps.

Let me just say that the German population has gone Fussball crazy!  Stores in the city square have dedicated window space to the black, red and gold...Siemans corporation set up a public viewing stage in a square, and as you can see here, the line was a long one out the entrance way, just to get a look at the screen.

People have pulled out every bit of black, red and gold that they have in their wardrobes, and have added some interesting accessories:

And packed the local biergartens, bars, ice cream stores, restaurants...anywhere, really, that there is a tv in order to be with all of your closest friends to watch the game...

And then to fill the streets cheering the victories:

So tomorrow, we are going to meet friends at an old German gasthaus...to drink some beers, eat some fulfilling German food and cheer on the good guys...Deutschland!  But for now, take a look at how the Germans are celebrating...with flags of many nations...(no US-I think that maybe they didn't take us seriously in this World Cup-but the boys in the red, white and blue did great!)...

And, the best and most common way, as seen below, with your best buddy, your flag colors waving proudly, and a case of the good stuff!  Go 'Schland!