People All Over The World, Join Hands...

Last night Brock and I attended a Super Bowl viewing at the ONLY American Bar in Milano. I look back to my feelings this week; feeling alone in this new world and feeling a little “home” sick, and last night we were able to experience a little slice of America. It was exactly what we needed. Funny how God works; He gives you exactly what you need when you need it the most.

The Bar was exquisite in style and decorations and the atmosphere was cozy and it was filled with high energy. It almost would be more accurate to call it a Lounge and not a Bar. The lights were dimed low and there was a spiral stair case that exposed the several levels of seating that the building had. The center level had a large screen and a projector where the game was shown. The players, of course, had reserved V.I.P seating at the very top area; a Loft that had prime seating for viewing the game.

All around us, EVERYONE, was speaking English! We met Marines stationed in Milan, Students studying abroad, and Au Pairs who were living with American and Italian families taking care of their children. Everyone’s story was so unique, so liberating, and so adventurous. We all came to the American bar desiring the same thing; familiarity, family, friendship, and all of these were accomplished simply through American Football.

“How cool!” I thought. Football brought everyone together tonight and it didn’t matter the team you were rooting for or what brought you to Milan. All that mattered was that you were there, talking in a language that everyone had been craving to speak. Don’t get me wrong, we are all in Milan to experience a new culture and a different lifestyle that brings about a new opportunity that will ultimately and forever change us. But there is just something about being able to connect with people and share a little bit of your new adventure with them. Because everyone’s adventure is, like I said, unique, and sharing our stories gave me strength to continue our new adventure.


This is the view from the V.I.P section. The picture doesn't do it justice. The place was filled with tons and tons of people packed in cheering for the Colts and the Saints. Behind the people on the ground view in this picture is another level where more people were packed in at the actual bar watching the game on another T.V.
This place also hosts every Wednesday night, Americano Night, where you can pay 10 euro for a burger, a drink, and watch a movie in English. It is a very popular place and the owner is super nice.