Spanish flags have been flying around Spain for weeks now.  My daughter counted 35 in the space of a block two days ago.  But the flags do not fly to celebrate some national holiday but rather to honor the Spanish soccer team!

Now, Spain is in an uproar.  For the first time in World Cup history, Spain has qualified for the finals...and it wasn't just a lucky win; Spain's defense superior to Germany's offense.

Final score Spain - 1, Germany 0.

Now the party begins and will go until dawn in Spain.  Everybody is celebrating everywhere.  In the local bar, the owner has just treated everyone to a drink.  A friend of mine is putting out cured Spanish ham and several bottles of Spanish wine for her neighbors with whom she watched the game and a co-worker of mine just jumped on his motorcycle to run out to the local soccer stadium where the game was shown on a huge screen to join the party. 

I wonder how many Spainards will make it to work tomorrow?