Let’s Catch You Up to Speed! November 29, 2006

It’s Wednesday evening and I’ve finally found an Internet connection. I’ve had quite a time trying to get connected here in Reisa!

The team left Berlin on Tuesday morning for a leisurely paced ride to Reisa. The roads for most part were divided highway’s until we were about 50 km from the town, then it was country roads!!

We arrived at the Edgas Arena around 3:00 and then stood in the cold until about 5:00 before we could make our hotel payments.

Then it was on to the hotel for check-in and a team dinner. The resturant was not big enough to hold the whole team at once, so we ate in shifts. The younger children and Apache were first, then Drumline followed by the parents. The food was good, the beer was better (so I was told).

Early today the team made thier way over to the arena for the first day of competition. Today was Solo females, Duo and Trios and Small Groups for Children & Juniors.

Throughout the day the kids watched the competition, made new friends and traded pins!

By the end of the day, the USA Team had qualified for finals “Giddy-up”, and the three Children soloist all qualifed for their finals. Congratulations to Talia Vendetto, Tiana Tyson and Jasmine Clemens!!

Go USA!!

(Hopefully, by tomorrow I’ll be able to post some photos)