I was laughing the other day on the beach with Virginia when a bunch of 20-some year old guys started playing Bocce.  At first it looked like a fun idea on the beach.  Time went by until something struck em strange.  I heard grunts, yells and noises I usually associate with competitive sports playing.  I laughed and told Virginia only Americans can turn a fun relaxing event as Bocce into a grunty sporty competitive event.

Maybe it’s my European roots and being from the South of France where one plays Pedanque, the equivalent of Bocce for fun with friends under the shade.  I just had never seen that aspect of the sport.  IT reminded me of how competitive we are in the country.  Everything turns to competition quickly here even walking in the street, who’s cooler, who’s better looking, who can score more at bars, etc.

Just a fun observation.