FIFA World Cup!
 

Just got 10 days off from June 9 - 18, and I'm going to Cape Town for the world cup. I'm extremely psyched for this. I have a couple questions for those "in the know":

1. What's the best way to get to Cape Town from SFO, OAK, or PHX? I have CASS, and ZED priviledges (Not all ZED options though, for example can't use South African). I could go through AMS on KLM, or ATL on Delta. But I was wondering about a cargo option like FedEx, UPS, or another (perhaps Atlas, etc.). Does anybody know a website that is good for seeing up to date route options for cargo carriers (like passrider does for pax airlines)?

2. Any ideas on finding a great deal on lodging? I will have at least one buddy there the whole time, and we'll have a third for a few days. We're looking at renting an apartment for a week or so. But maybe there is a great flight crew discount somewhere?

3. Who else is going?! It's gonna be great!

good luck and wish i was going. what team are you fan of? can't help with your questions, might want to post a questions in the cargo section.

Why many Americans are not going to the Cup
 

http://www.shof.msrcsites.co.uk/sa.jpg

It explains why it was so easy for me to get a room though.

that is awesome. i wonder where south america is?

LMAO! This can't be serious??!
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That's frickin hilarious! Well, at least everyone from Chicago and anyone who watches WGN on cable/satellite will be going to the wrong place. That definitely should free up some rooms! Guess the WGN sports guys' brain cells haven't quite thawed yet. Damn, must have been one hard winter.

Very funny! Who hired the graphics guy? My money is on Spain to win it. Who do you guys have? I saw Brazil play the Netherlands at the cotton bowl in Dallas in '94. That was a sweet match. Might have been the best of the cup. Brazil took it 3-2. I've never seen fans as crazy as those from Brazil. Very fun to watch them celebrate!

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My home country is Slovenia so that is who I want to win. Other than that I would bet my obama unemployment check on Spain also.

great pic above. no surprise half of america doesn't know where africa is. i think less than half of 'em have passports. but i'm still rooting for the US. most of my family is pulling for an Italian repeat.

Definitely rooting for the Netherlands:D

Seems they always get shut out when they're so close. Here's hoping anyway...

Though if I were a gablin' man, I'd say Argentina, or Spain.