Monday, June 16, 2008

Boys' Town

Although all of the boys come from different areas in the world, one common bond that most of them share is their undying love of soccer. Talking to the boys was a little difficult at times, but they knew enough English and the use of universal hand signals aided the conversation. The young Moroccan boy, who is the current mayor of the town, proudly proclaimed that he was the top mid-fielder in the town. When I asked him what place his team was, he proudly raised his index finger while giving a boastful smile. I jokingly challenged him to a match, and he laughed back, saying something along the lines that I would offer minimal competition. At this time, another boy chirped in and decreed that he was the top play. Obviously, these are kids who enjoy sports just like all of us. Sometimes it is easy to forget that they are adolescents who simply enjoy having a good time.

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