Bonjour!
Bievenue a Brussels! Welcome to Brussels, Belgium!
An overnight trip full of anticipation, “the food,” a walk
around a picturesque historic area, “the
food ,” quality accommodations and “the food.”
In all honesty, the red-eye flight to Europe was relatively
pain free. Six hours direct, a couple of movies, chicken and wild rice dinner
with a croissant breakfast a mere hour later. Little traffic at customs when
the girls arrived at 7AM and the boys at noon. 40 minute drive to our Brussels’
home. No problems other than one of the girl’s coaches’ sense of direction in
the Dulles airport.
Upon arriving the girl’s teams dropped off their bags and
set out to explore their home community. This tour eventually took them to St.
Michael’s church, a 16th century historical basilica that has
survived many a war and thus, rebuilding. We then walked into the main town
plaza where the breath of Belgium waffles welcomed us with open arms. Boys ODP
commenced their walk-a-bout by diving into the local pastry and learning how to
say thank you in French. Please note that many of the boy’s colognes have now
gone the way of the baked good.
Our lunch and dinner meals consisted of a taste of Italy
while speaking French in a north European country. Yes…the food. On a personal
note, am very proud of the 2000 girl’s coaching staff who secured and devoured
a total of 6 deserts at dinner.
All four teams took part in a training session at RWDM
Brussels, one of the areas pro team’s facility. By all accounts, very spirited
sessions with Dr. Dan Friegang (Our tour’s sport psychologist) drifting into
the groups with the recovery goal of controlling your environment -- “Be the
boss of yourself.”
Au revoir and bon chance in Day 2.
Why doesn't it surprise that the 2000G coaching staff devoured 6 desserts!!?? I didn't get a picture of them:). It sounds like the players are already have a great time! Thanks for taking care of them!
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