The Super Bowl from El Salvador

Continuing the trend of "Things I Did While in Perquin" posts, I think it's time I write a little about the experience of watching the Super Bowl in El Salvador. I have tried over the two years to catch some NFL games, but not having a TV at my house makes it difficult, and I don't want to be that annoying girl that shows up at peoples' house just to watch TV (I've done it before!).

Daniel talked to Ron, the owner of the Perkin Lenca hotel and a friend of ours, to make sure it would be ok if we came over to watch the game. Ron has satellite TV, which includes the lovely channels FOX Deportes and ESPN Espanol. Since I'm from Green Bay, I really wanted to make sure I was able to watch the game this year. It was an added bonus that I got to watch the game in the company of amazing friends who also enjoy and understand American Football.

(Krystal and I wearing green and ready for a Packers win!)

We got to the Lenca early, and claimed the conference room, which is the only place on the property with a TV. In true Salvadoran style, the giant flat screen TV was out of commission. So, we set up the very small TV on a table directly in front of said giant TV. A small TV is better than no TV. We also set up two tables as our snack bar, and put a few chairs out in front.

(The Salvadoran Super Bowl Setup. Note the gigantic non-functioning TV behind our small functioning TV.)

Daniel made miracles happen in the kitchen, whipping up some home made cornbread, chili with cheddar cheese(!!!) and chip dip. It was almost as good as being at home for the big game.

(Deliciousness)

(Emily, Ron and Mateo enjoying the game in the comfort of a sofa...er a wooden bench.)

(Our front row seats for the game action!)