DAY 115: All Black's Game!

My friend's and I decided that while we were in New Zealand, we had to see at least one rugby game. And if we were only going to see one, we might as well see THE ONE and watch the All Blacks play the French.

FUN FACT #55: The All Blacks is the title of the New Zealand national team. Each major city in New Zealand has it's own team as well, but the best of the best play for the All Blacks and no other. 

FUN FACT #56: Before every game, the All Blacks perform the Haka. (The traditional Maori war dance)

We all bought tickets to sit together, and we put on face paint and were on our way. I was really excited, but Amy, Lizzy and Nate took their excitement to the next level. In painting their faces, they thought it would be a good idea to go "All Black" for the All Blacks game. The result was the appearance of them going Black face to a public event. Needless to say, we got some strange looks shot our way.

The All Blacks won! And they beat the French, which just made me even more happy. The game was much less roudy than I would have imagined it, but I suppose that's the Kiwi way. This ain't 'Murica where the beer flows freely and the cheer leaders aren't men. Seriously, why do they do that?