Shanghai, Smanghai

Well, we played Netherlands. One of the four teams....we came out a little nervous, but very steady. We won the first game 21-13. I think we were shocked it happened so easily. Came out in game 2 knowing we had to step up our game. We played well. It was a close game, point for point. We were leading most of the game...then it came down to the last few points......we lost 24-22. So, we begin the third game. Now in 95% of cases that go three games, the team that wins the 2nd usually wins the 3rd.........so, we had to play better than we did in game 1. Well, in fact we ended up losing 15-12. Disappointing!

Now we are back in our hotel.......winding down and watching a bit if SCRUBS. Yes, we have four seasons of this stuff. Its a good laugh anytime you need it.

Starting off in Shanghai

So, it has been a while since I have blogged simply cuz I cannot remember every single password and username for every single account I have for everything. So, I had lost all my info, thought about getting a new blog page....then, thought better find out how to log in and keep everyone updated. I think its going to work this time. We will all see, huh?

So we are at the Seagull Hotel in Jinshan District in China. We arrived Friday, April 25 at 9:30 am. We tracked down a $100 cab ride to our hotel, which was about 2 hours away-or so it seemed. But, we are here. We started off at the Jinshan Hotel, lasted less than 24 hours before we checked out. We really got what we paid for. $58/night equals no internet, no carpet, squeaky floors, a terrible view, and a scary night sleep. Not really, but we heard everyone else was staying at the Seagull. So, we switched and that is how I can blog right now in my hotel room. Shanghai is great, It is cheap, there is a Pizza Hut, McDonalds, and KFC....and many other Chinese food places. We have eaten in our hotel and Pizza Hut, that's it. It's different here.

The shuttle bus takes us to the VB courts everyday where we practice and get ready to redeem ourselves. Feeling great. Waking up at 5 am and asleep every night by 830pm, just like a farm kid. We really cannot sleep in past 5 am, which stinks cuz breaky is at 630am. We are almost finished with Season 2 of Scrubs. Yes, we have gone through season 1 already and have 2 more before we ran out. All is good, Chad has his air mattress. We are a big happy traveling group. Tata for now!