Going to the match and trying to figure out the best spots to grab a drink beforehand. I usually like to hang out wherever the traveling fans and supporters are set up.
Any specific bars in Boston or tailgate lots at Gillette I should look out for?
we are planning to do a multi-city road trip down the East Coast for the group stage games next month, and trying to sort out our actual World Cup match day logistics is starting to look pretty brutal on paper. We are driving between Boston, MetLife in East Rutherford, and Philly for three back-to-back matches.
back when I was in my twenties, a 6 to 8-hour drive was nothing. I could do it on zero sleep, sleep in the back seat, and feel totally normal. now that I am over 30, sitting in a stiff rental car seat for more than three hours makes my lower back feel completely jammed up before we even get to the stadium parking lot. its gonna be rough considering the stadium walks are easily another mile of slow walking.
for those who have done long-haul driving between tournament games, how are you setting up your car seats to handle the physical fatigue?
we plan to stop every two hours to stretch. on top of that, I tossed a skg back belt in my duffel to lean against during rest stops to get some warmth on my lower back on the highway. its honestly not the coolest thing to look at and feels kinda dad-ish, but it actually gets used when you are too old to just tough it out.
does anyone have a recommendation for a specific lumbar support wedge that actually fits well in standard rental SUVs? (Trying to purchase something before we head out on the first leg of the trip).