I started this blog four years ago when Kathy and I lived in Oxford, England, for two months so that I could have a “once in a lifetime” experience of attending the Rugby World Cup. Probably should have told Kathy that maybe it was a “couple of times in a lifetime” experience.
But I did not, and so I am waiting for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, being held in Japan, to come my way through either TV or some live-streaming app that I paid too much for, but it’s cheaper than living in England for two months.
First game – Japan vs. Russia – starts at 3:30 Friday morning here in the Pacific Northwest, which is not where I will be watching as many of the 48 games as I can. We’re hitting the road right in the middle of the RWC as it continues through the end of October. Will there be wifi in the Serengeti? Not sure, but will report on rugby, lions, elephants and the croc-infested Mara River.
(And don’t come over to burgle my house as it is guarded by boarders and a fierce cat.)
No press credentials this time around, but the off-the-field antics should be interesting.
And who knows? The 2023 Rugby World Cup is in France. So, Kathy, how about two months in gay Paree?
Will be looking forward to your reports on rugby between the lions and the tigers. Have a wonderful, memorable time and take lots of pics.