Team Galata

On monday I had that chance to go to the Turkish version of the NBA
Zeyneps good friend Lalin who lives just down the street from us, is the daughter of the head coach of the club basketball team Galata. Here club teams have more than one sport they play. Like Galata has a soccer team and a basketball team and maybe more.It would be like if the Lakers were combined with the 49rs etc.

So last time we were over at their house Lains mom invited us to go to the game with them. We get the elite package with special parking, tickets waiting for us at the entrance, and nice seats close to the court and right under the owner of the clubs row. On the other side was the mass crowd devoted to constant and passionate cheering, fist pumping, whistling when the other team had the ball. My ears were ringing through the night after with all the songs and chants and craziness that was there. I wanted to be on the other side.The fans would clap in sync or jump and it was great to see this wall of people doing this all together dressed in Gold and Red. I thought it was funny because they are the Griffindor colors from Harry Potter, And the other team was green and orange with vertical stripes that made them look like either a sliced up pumpkin patch or jail broke leprechauns.  I wish i had some pictures to show you but i dont have a camera and forgot to bring Zeyneps. Hopefully we will have another chance to go. It was so fun to watch the game. It seems like they are a little mroe rough here. Alot of grabbing and shoving was going on. Turkish men are men i guess. I had an awesome time and it was fun since we were with the coaches family. At half time everyone on my side went to he sitting room area where i guess they had a table laid out with snacks and drinks all for free. I am telling you it was the elite side! so awesome. I really hope i get a change to go again!