Euro 2008!

Many of you will know that the Euro 2008 cup is on right now (although I wager just as many of you have no idea what it even is).

Euro 2008 is a huge deal in Poland, as it is the first time that the Polish team has made it to the final tournament. Red and white flags are everywhere and the bars and squares are full on game nights.

A huge TV screen has been set up, complete with bleachers and beer tents, in plac Szczepanski which is just minutes from my house. S and I wandered over to see the action (if not the game) Sunday evening when Poland was playing their first match against Germany. The stands were full and the crowds were chanting "Polska, Polska" and everywhere everyone was having a great time.

The party atmosphere dissolved when Germany won 2 nil, but we were fortunate enough to be in the same area Thursday night just as Poland scored their first (and only goal thus far) in the tournament against Austria. The cheers were enormous and people were jumping up and down and hoisting others in the air.

Next game: Sunday night vs Croatia. I expect you all to be cheering for Poland!