Soccer City
05th April 2009
We were up before the sun this morning. As we drove along the highway, passing a massive township in the west, the sun popped its head up and over the horizon in the east. I love sunrise. Especially when the colours are as amazing as they are here. At least it went some way to compensating for the lack of sleep.
So, why were we up so early I hear you cry? We had to get to Centurion Park to film the fans going to the South Africa v Australia one day cricket match. The gates opened at 8 so we had to be there before they all disappeared and we're staying 2 hours away.
We got what we needed from the South African fans and rewarded Matthew and Tony (our soundman) with a bucket of coffee, Dusko recharged with a double espresso in a large cup with hot milk on the side and a glass of water for the berocca, whilst I had an OJ and pot of tea with one bag, no milk please.
Refuelled and ready for action, we returned to the roads and headed for Soccer City. It's due to host the opening and closing matches of next year's football world cup. What's done looks amazing, but, as you can see, there's a little way to go yet before it's ready to welcome the world.
So, why were we up so early I hear you cry? We had to get to Centurion Park to film the fans going to the South Africa v Australia one day cricket match. The gates opened at 8 so we had to be there before they all disappeared and we're staying 2 hours away.
We got what we needed from the South African fans and rewarded Matthew and Tony (our soundman) with a bucket of coffee, Dusko recharged with a double espresso in a large cup with hot milk on the side and a glass of water for the berocca, whilst I had an OJ and pot of tea with one bag, no milk please.
Refuelled and ready for action, we returned to the roads and headed for Soccer City. It's due to host the opening and closing matches of next year's football world cup. What's done looks amazing, but, as you can see, there's a little way to go yet before it's ready to welcome the world.