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Fun and games in Erfurt

Written here on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 by

Andrew and Sven with The Ball and The Golf Ball
Andrew and Sven with The Ball and The Golf Ball

The Ball is pausing for a short while in Erfurt while Andrew prepares to leave once and for all on the long haul journey to South Africa. In the meantime, there’s time for some fun with friends around this ancient German city.

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“Andrew Aris ist wieder in Erfurt – wenn auch nur für kurze Zeit. Der Neuseeländer macht auf seiner “The Ball”-Reise zur WM Station in Thüringen, um den Menschen das 2002 ins Leben gerufene, einzigartige Projekt näherzubringen.” as the Thüringer Allgemeine puts it.

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3 comments on “Fun and games in Erfurt”

  1. Bonifer February 5, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    The video is amazing. Beautiful. Inspiring. Go BALL!

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  2. Robert Heinz February 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    It was so much fun to see the Ball come to Erfurt and actually be part of it! Loved it!
    Save travels Andrew!

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  3. Andrew James Aris February 11, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Thanks guys, it was a brilliant time in Erfurt… a special thank you to the students from the University of Erfurt who made it all possible (Christiane, Robin, Robert, Marius, Paul) and to Spirit of Football e.V. (Johannes, Robert etc…).. great work people!

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