Travel/Tickets: USA versus Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (10/10/2009)

Just got an email from the US Embassy in Honduras. It said that embassy personnel are prohibited from attending the game on Saturday (and also recommended that all Americans avoid the game). Doesn't affect my plans (I'm still going and not the least bit worried), but still found it amusing.

 

Im a soilder, a rider, a ghetto survior... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiYqzLXL_Us"]YouTube - USA Soccer/Football Confederation Cup Run (All goals)/Tribute[/ame] Great video to get you pumped...So here is what I know from my short time down here in SPS....The ATM's work to get us Lempiras...The local mom and papa resteraunt tipico was a great host to myself and loved that people from the USA came down to Honduras considering their political situation...Other than some graffiti there is nothing obvious about the political situation...The drinks and food are cheap and delicious....I went to Frank's bar and it was great...He is a great host and his partner Edwin from Netherlands is a great guy too...The bar is not that big, but that is what makes it great as it has a great combination of locals and ex-pats who are able to converse and share stories and they atmosphere is truly great...They are plannin some very big things for Friday night, so we all will be going there as there hospitality is second to none...I know the directions and if we all meet somewhere either the Hilton or Intercontinental, we will be fine...The cab ride is $4...cant beat that....Safe travels to all and if you are at the Hilton ask for Andrew there and I told them to direct you to my room..

 

The US Soccer blog about the teams arrival in San Pedro Sula.

Good stuff. Can't wait untill tomorrow moring! Honduras here I come!

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You go all the way down for the game and you wear that hat!?!

Have fun!

 

So far!

 

Bob Ley of ESPN was on the ATL flight down here today. Talked to him while in the immigration line. Seems like a nice guy.

 

Does everyone want to meet in the lobby at the Hilton at 730, and then we can all head over to Frank's?? I have the directions and went their last night so the taxi guy knows where to go..Sieb

 

I'm thinking of heading over a bit earlier. Not sure if I can wait 3 hours for a beer....

 

Im game for whatever....I am in room 205 at the Hilton so give me a call if you want to head earlier...or I will be the tall gringo in the hotel bar watching the twins game...

 

Andrew(ctown)---Whats the scene in the hotel?? I heard it was with tight security yesterday. Have you seen the guys from the USNT? whats going on over there? I'm so curious I feel like going over there. lol

 

I'm down the hall just a few rooms. Made a quick beer run earlier and am now enjoying some Salva Vidas.

 

made it down earlier today, in the hotel now...already cruised the streets a bit, ate some street meat....the city seems ready for this match....im psyched!! come on you yanks

 

Really tight security...But if you show up and just look like you belong here you wont have much problems...we have seen the team alot...they just got back from practice....just tell security if you have any problems that you are there visiting the gringo fans and you should be good...we are meeting here at 730 to go to franks bar if you want to join...Andrew

 

Ohh man that sucks. I hope he is ok, that embarrasses me as a honduran native.

 

at least they didn't kidnap him.

 

Me and Christian made it back from the bars...I think it is 430 am as I cant see the screen at this point...We didnt pay for a drink at the bar as they all wanted to buy us everything...Cant beat that...Safe travels to the persons coming tommmorw...Siebs

 

Keep it coming guys, we're in SPS vicariously through you. Any pictures of Frank's joint? I'm curious.

 

What's the plan for preparty today? Getting to the game?