We just received notice, “Further to your application for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Tickets. We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful”. Per their website, we did receive the acknowledgement in approximately 10 business days. In the face of such a rude denial, we still have only exhausted 1 of our 7 available requests. Perhaps it is all for the better, as our initial ticket request was for a match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.
Manali and I have come to learn from several sources since then, that South Africa in general can be somewhat dangerous, but Johannesburg in particular seems to witness criminal behavior with a higher frequency. Considering our parents read this blog, it would be best not to articulate some of the more distasteful things I have read, but you should research for yourself.
In light of this continued refinement of knowledge, we have placed a request for three matches in Capetown, South Africa. Capetown seems to be one of the more popular destinations in South Africa. Travel Independent has a concise write-up here, that will be interesting for most travelers but probably backpackers in particular. The tricky thing about these World Cup tickets is that once you apply, you must buy. You must also specify at the time of application who your guests will be, yourself being the applicant. The applicant must also be present in South Africa to pick-up the tickets with the exact credit card used for purchase. Oh Capetown, won’t you let us visit?
thanks for your sensitivity son!….but I am now praying to the "denial" gods for further misfortune…lol….wait to see it in a safer place!…WW…LOL
Haha. Don't worry! I just "won't look anyone in the eyes".
I figure it will be much safer around the time of the World Cup though…so at least we have that going for us.
Most of the factor for the World Champion 2010 are saying Spain will win the title. But usually it isn’t the big favourite that will win the tournament, so I think Brasil will make the race.
Was able to watch the last period of England and USA match. Another tie. What a bummer LoL. Wondering if there will be more tie matches??
Did anyone see David Villa’s scoring for Spain against Portugal? Wow! In the 63rd minute, believe it or not!