Last night in Cologne for me with the final game for this venue. A fantastic well fought knock out game between Georgia and Spain with Spain taking the win. Georgia qualified for the Euros for the first time ever and were thrilled to make it through to the knockout round. And then scored the first goal!
I was honoured to work tonight in the stadium in the VIP seating area. The atmosphere was amazing as the players warmed up in front of their fans and the crowd gathered.
After the game I returned to the carpark to work with a colleague and ensure all the guests got on the correct busses. I loved my walkie talkie moments too.
I learned two new words in this role 1.Tiefgarage. This word is used in Germany for underground carparks
2. Vomitory. This is a legitimate word used in stadiums to describe the tunnel guests go through to enter and exit the seating 😳
This was an incredible experience. To get to 'live like a local' courtesy of a new friend who allowed me to sleep on her fold out lounge in her office, packed up and looking like an office by 8am daily and then my makeshift bedroom by night and weekends. Very grateful 😊.
To volunteer at 5 games with a team of professional, friendly lovely people has, of course, been the most wonderful experience. Oh and getting to know my way around this beautiful city, on foot and by bike, taking advantage of all the free entries my volunteer accreditation entitled me to has been so special.
So tomorrow I leave Germany and the next adventure begins...
Its 2.40am and the rain is coming down outside now. I managed to cycle to and from the stadium without rain 😊. This tired girl is off to sleep, over and out!
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