June 13, 2010
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From Germany to Africa to West Hollywood
Four years ago, I traveled to Germany for the World Cup. Americans aren’t exactly known for their love of football (soccer), but being of Italian ancestry and watching Italy win the Cup with all of my European friends was something I will never forget. I would like to be in South Africa this month, as it is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever visited. Cape Town especially is one of my favorite cities in the world. Here are some of my photos from a trip to Africa I took in 1998-99:
For those of you who are going this year, enjoy! Take lots of pictures. And make sure you get your shots. You don’t want to end up like poor little Misery Bear:Here are some of my favorite snapshots from when Germany hosted the World Cup four years ago:
Billboard going to the airport….the back was pretty cool too!
Lovers quarrel
Downtown Munich
Watching the finals
Perennial favorite, Brazil
The World Cup!
Viva Italia!
A swan we saw on a picnic to Lake Starnberg
Produce Market
Surfing on the Isar River! It’s cold…I knowIf you didn’t see the opening concert the other night, this is definitely worth watching!In other news, it was a busy week at The Hotel Careyfornia. I had Chazz all week and we had a good time. Tuesday, he voted in his first primary. Friday, he enjoyed the sights of Beverly Hills. He also made a new friend this week…a crazy bird in my front yard that kept attacking him. I think Chazz thought it was playing with him! LOL…take a look:
Last night Claudio & Ryan came home and we had a Pre-Pride Pasta dinner. This morning, once again the movers, shakers and fringe of gay society gathered at the bottom of my street for the annual, over-commercialized Pride Parade. This year featured Sharon & Kelly Osborne, lots of politicians, stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the usual …protesters from Fred Phelp’s loving “GodHatesFags.com” organization. You’ve gotta love the haters! Happy Pride!
Comments (31)
That’s a billboard?? Wow, that’s amazing!
@Roadlesstaken - Yep, it sure is…I included a link to the back of it too.
You’re italian descent? I would have never known!
I loved watching the fifa cup back in 2006 since i just came back from europe. it was more interesting to me since i travelled around many countries there. I haven’t been to south africa so the 2010 world cup doesn’t seem to be too appealing this time around
@straw_hut - Hey stranger! How’s life??
I would just like to go to 1 world cup match.
@Paul_Partisan - You really should! Even if you just go to the host country!
GOALLLL!
@CaKaLusa - Score!
love da world cup…USa 1 england 1
@tendollar4ways - Too bad it was a tie…if we won, we cold have made them clean the Gulf!
I like “waka waka” better!
You should read this… quite funny. http://gawker.com/5560461/conservatives-explain-inherent-socialism-anti+americanism-of-soccer
horror movie? you mean my outfit from the usa? lol. nah, it’s just vancouver. i’m sure in LA, there are more violent crimes.
hehe cool photos. I like the giant billboard soccer player! I went to the Pride Parade just because I could go and it was everything you said.
those pics from Germany were awesome. I would so love to go to a World Cup.
@Dezinerdreams - That’s great…thanks for sharing.
@forgottenphoenix - Yeah…they’re all pretty much the same these days!
@vanedave - Thanks. Glad you liked them!
Wow, that looks insanely fun! Its almost as wild as the Olympics.
@tenshii_rage - Yep…you’re right! Thanks!
I enjoyed the photos of your cute pooches in Rodeo Drive! You have so much patience and good timing as well! Did your furry friends got Simon’s autograph?
@CurryPuffy - Thanks Gary…nope, we didn’t see Simon…just the car. Though I saw
Simon 2 weeks ago, and had a little chat with him: http://careygly.xanga.com/727799261/my-american-idol-after-party-photos/
Totally loving the photos and videos – I love Chazz! I wish I could watch most of the matches, but the best ones are shown at around 2-4am local time.
@x_Reckless_x - Awww, thanks….yeah, he’s a good dog!
Where is Carey??????????????? It’s been too long since we’ve heard from you :) Happy 4th!
@msmusic74 - Aww, you’re sweet. Thanks. Sorry, I’ve been super busy with work. Hope to be back soon. Happy 4th!
those are some beautiful photos! you’ve really captured something there.
@hopeless_4ever - Thank you! I appreciate that.
Hey, just noticed you haven’t updated recently. Donde esta?
@Roadlesstaken - Thanks Alex. Yeah, I’ve been super busy with work the past month, and haven’t had the time to devote to my blog. Hopefully things will settle down soon.
@CareyGLY - Ah understandable, same here.
@straw_hut - thats awful South Africa is a wonderful country but then I suppose I am biased.
Saw you had posted about your trip to Africa – see you went up the cable car. World Cup was wonderful here.
@Umnenga - I’m sure it was. I miss South Africa! Thanks.