Day 7

On the seventh day, the Brown Men's Soccer team rested.

In the morning, the boys explored the artist stands in Recoleta, where dozens of local artisans and craftsmen sell all things painted, knitted, and leathered for low, low prices. Unfortunately, several of the players were unable to purchase the things they wanted, as the merchants informed them that they had been given counterfeit money.

In the afternoon, the team returned to Ricardo's house, where they lounged around the backyard and ate fleftover beef and pork sandwiches. Needless to say, this second asado was just as delicious as the first, if not quite as epic.









In the evening, the boys were treated headed to the Argentina vs. Ecuador World Cup qualifier at the River Plate stadium. The match featured the best and worst of South American soccer -- bouncing fans uniting in song, flags everywhere, ten year-olds shouting insults at the opposing players, incredible displays of skill by Leonel Messi and the rest of the Argentine team, and time-killing tactics by the Ecuadorians that bordered on embarrassing. A last minute strike from Rodrigo Palacio rescued Argentina, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw, which every fan in attendance considered completely unacceptable.