My collectors item of choice on my travels is soccer jerseys. I've been trying to find one here - either for Real Madrid or for the Spanish national team - but unless I'm willing to part with my first-born child, it is next to impossible. These people say they're in an economic crisis, but they're all willing to pay out the wazoo for what they call "official" jerseys.
As it happens, I was at a big and very famous outdoor market on Sunday. It's called the Rastro. There were almost a thousand different stalls, altogether selling everything you could ever imagine. You have to be careful at this Sunday market, because it is just as famous for its offerings as it is for its pickpockets. Anyway, when I was there, I was able to find a jersey to remember my trip by. I am know totally clear on what "unofficial" jerseys are. Super crappy, uncomfortable material. Lucky for me, I fit into kids sizes here, so I was able to get it for about $20. Funny to me how there is no middle ground when it comes to the soccer jerseys here....but I guess it's like the fans. You're either a fanatic, or you're not. There's no such thing as a person who kind-of follows soccer here. As it's been described to me, futbol is basically a religion.
No comments:
Post a Comment