[Idyllchat] Untour and Sports

Sat May 26 11:25:49 EDT 2007

I would urge caution in attending a UEFA soccer tournament.  In Europe,
especially if a British team is involved, these often turn ugly during and
especially after the match.  A couple of years ago we were in Basel when a
match was being played.  We were cautioned not to get near the stadium or be
anywhere in the central district after the match.  There were major
incidents afterward and special riot police and fireman were needed to put
it down.  In this instance, no British team was involved!

Just use caution if you do attend.

Harold
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Stewart" <dj.stewart at worldnet.att.net>
To: "idyllchat" <idyllchat at lists.untours.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: [Idyllchat] Untour and Sports

> Fellow Travelers,
>
> Soccer:
>
> To use a word immortalized by Joe Pecci in the film "My Cousin Vinnie,"
when
> I was a "yute," not much attention was paid to the sport of soccer.
Today,
> it seems most kids have kicked a soccer ball prior to entering pre-school.
> But that's not the point.  While idly channel surfing on Wednesday
afternoon
> I stumbled upon the start of the UEFA Champions League championship soccer
> match between AC Milan and Liverpool.  AC Milan won, 2-1.  This year, this
> famous soccer tournament was played in Greece.  But that's not the point
> either.
>
> The point is that during the telecast I learned that in 2008 the UEFA
> Champions League tournament will be hosted by Switzerland and Austria.
> Matches are scheduled in the period June 7-29.  Switzerland venues are
Bern,
> Basel, and Geneva.  Apparently, Bern, as host city, is undergoing a
> makeover of some sort in anticipation of the tournament.  Austria venues
are
> Innsbruck, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, and Vienna.  Many of these Switzerland
and
> Austria venues are accessible by train from Untour apartment locations.  I
> mention this because
> from time to time a what-activities-can-you-suggest-for-a-teenager chat
> takes place.  Were I a teenager interested in soccer I suspect seeing a
UEFA
> Cup match in person would be memorable, perhaps thrilling.  Alas, getting
> tickets and the fact that nearly all matches start at 8:45 p.m. local time
> could crimp plans.  More info and schedules available at
>
> http://www.uefa.com
>
> Tennis:
>
> The French Open tennis tournament takes place May 27-June 10 in Paris.
> Paris Untourists can easily reach Roland Garros stadium by public
> transportation.
> More info available at
>
> http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/index.html
>
> Those intending to watch the French Open on TV in the US can find an
> excellent TV Schedule at
>
> http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/tv_schedule.html
>
> The Swiss Open tennis tournament takes place July 7-15 in Gstaad.
Mountain
> views from the stadium are spectacular.  Hard to imagine a better setting
> for watching the best tennis players in the world.  Switzerland Untourists
> in both the Oberland and Heartland during the term July 4-18 have total
> access to the tournament dates.  More info at
>
> http://www.allianzsuisseopengstaad.com/e/
>
> Cycling:
>
> The Tour de France bicycle race takes place July 7-29.  The route changes
> yearly.  Some years the route passes close to or goes through Switzerland
> and/or Germany, permitting easy access for Switzerland, German Rhine,
> and Alsace Untourists.  Not this year.  Nonetheless, Paris Untourists in
the
> July 4-18
> term have an excellent opportunity to view the finish of Stage 3 in
> Compiegne on July 10.  The start of Stage 4 on July 11 occurs in
> Villers-Cotterets, not far from Compiegne.  Compiegne is about 45 minutes
by
> train from Paris (probably Paris Nord station).  Paris Untourists in the
> July 18-August 1 term have the opportunity to view the finish of State 20
> and the Tour itself on July 29 at the Champs-Elysees.  More info at
>
> http://www.letour.fr/2007/TDF/presentation/us/parcours.html
>
> Anyone wanting an armchair tour of France might consider watching the Tour
> de France on TV.  French Alps and the Pyrenees are always part of the Tour
> as is mile after mile of countryside.  Viewing is wonderfully relaxing and
a
> great way to see France close-up and free of charge.  Helicopter views of
> historic monuments, countryside, and villages are special.  If this year
> follows past years, Versus Network will televise the Tour.  Stages tend to
> finish at around 11 a.m. EDT.  Phil Ligett and Paul Sherwin, the
> commentators, do a fantastic job of discussing the competitors and the
> strategy involved in this demanding race.  Again, assuming Versus covers
the
> Tour this year, the TV schedule will be available at
>
> www.versus.com
>
> Happy travels,
>
> Dick Stewart
>
>
>
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