Aland, Finland

So, it is 11:30 am here, we just won our first qualification match (vs. Finlad) and have one more against Spain at 3pm. If we win that, we are in the Main Draw. We are the 9th seed and they are the 8seed, so it should be a battle. Love those. Let you know how we do.

Turku-Day 2

Played 4 matches now. It is 2pm on Saturday. We are 2-2. Don't ask who we lost 2. so we have 1 more and then maybe we are in the finals. To give you an idea of the situation, there is no prize money. We played 2 matches yesterday after a 620 am flight and may have 4 today. Tomorrow, exhibition match....just for fun. so, we pretty much are not too into this, just good exercise, touching the ball and soaking up the sun. Here are a few pics of the situation. Later.........

Turku, Finland

We are in Turku, Finland right now playing in an exhibition event. It was a very last minute decision. However an easy one when they told us they would pay airfare, food, hotel and transportation to and from the airport. We are on a countdown now.......
We just finished our first match and lost to Georgia 21-16, 21-19. Don't forget we woke this am at 4:30, hopped on a 6:20 am flight and arrived in Turku at 12:30pm. First match was at 4pm and we play again at 6 pm.....tomorrow we have 3 matches and then the finals...woohoo....lots of volleyball!

Just another Day

So, we woke early today, checked out of Hotel Norge cuz they are overbooked. Watched a few matches and walked around looking for a hotel for tonight. Luckily, Chad and Kimo are here to split room costs and hang with. But, there is no fun in walking around a town you don't know (and very expensive) looking for a bed to sleep in. Though, we found something. We are off to Finland manana, probably through Stockholm, then take a ferry to Aland Islands. I bet no one has been there before. Will take lots of pics.

Norway-Main Draw

1-2 BBQ...that's all I got to say. We actually had a decent draw and we matched up well, but when some things are not flowing it is tough to beat these top teams. We played Adriana/Shelda first, then Schwaiger/Schwaiger. Lost both matches in 2 games. So, we are trying to figure out how to get to Aland, Finland......Here are some pics from the day. Oh...yeah, the men's Filipino team played today and almost beat France.....

Qualified

We played at 6pm tonight against Asao/Take a Japan team. won in 2 sets.....tomorrow we have the number 7 seed, Adriana Shelda and Behar (Brazil) at 2pm......Would be great to go ahead and win both matches tomorrow.

Kristiansand, Norway

So, we had dinner last night.......500 NOK. That comes out to be $80 USD..For 2 dinner plates and chips and salsa......and, my coke was $5.50. Pretty expensive...so we hope to get out of town as soon as possible, after we qualify! Let you know how we do today.