National Team Comes to Iquitos

This last Saturday night, November 1, Kelly and I were able to watch the Peruvian Under-17 National Volleyball Team play here in Iquitos. We were surprised to find out that everyone here plays soccer and volleyball. Volleyball is a huge deal, and people are always playing in the streets. Luckily for us, we were able to go with some friends, and they were helped us get in. It was mayhem trying to enter the stadium. Everyone was trying to purchase a ticket, everyone was pushing, everyone was yelling, and everyone outside was angry. Juan, a volunteer helping out at the office and Santo Tomas, had to push through people to purchase some tickets, and in the process, his wallet was stolen. We were all able to have a good time however. The National Team played the local team of Iquitos, so everyone cheered for everything. They had their national and local pride. It was comical to see everyone screaming for every point scored. In the end, although it really did not matter who won, the National Team won all three games. Here are some photos.