In Russia Today!

So we arrived Russia about 48 hours ago. Kind of gloomy, rained a bit and thunder and lightening. We play at 10 am tomorrow against Spain. We are going to bed now!

C'est la Vie

So, we arrived in Moscow, Russia tonight after 3 flights originating in Stavanger and transferring through Oslo and Stockholm. I am tired! We are all tired! And the front desk is closed for check in until 12:30am. So, again, Russia is proving itself to be the most "unfun" stop on this tour. But, I am going to try and turn things around. We left Stavanger in a hurry this am, and left the house with a kitchen (where we cooked fabulous meals) and the living room with 2 couches, the normal size beds and a washing machine. There was also very good weather in Norway. I hope for more here in MOscow. Well we are on the home stretch and counting down. It has been quite the adventure this season and the results are going to get better. We play Tuesday, and will have our draw on MOnday night. I will let you know who we play. Love you all and thank you for your support.

Stavanger

Well, Stavanger came and went, as far as competition. We won our first macth vs. Czech and lost to Georgia! So, now are chances for the Olympics are getting slimmer. The chances are not gone, but are getting away! So, we really need to just finish our FIVB experience with a good attitude and ton of fun!!!!!!!!! Who knows?

On another note, Norway is SOOOOO expensive! Our Subway sandwich cost us $17. And, my coffee was $5. Therefore, we are eating in and grocery shopping, thank goodness we rented a house for the week. We have a cuisine of cultures in this place, so it is much fun. Just a random fact for everyone, my dinner tonight consisted of 2 hot dogs, spaghetti, vanilla cream cookies (6 of them) and 3 pieces of toast. I think it is all under $10........Well, that's all the excitement for now.......But, another cool fact about this place is that it stays light out until midnight!

In Paris!

I know my titles are getting a little boring, but I am running out of creativity! So, we are heading to Stavanger in about 30 minutes! But a little recap of Paris........I got a free haircut at the volleyball tournament. And, we rented bikes one night, and BTW the nights have been soooooo warm and beautiful, and we spent a good 3 hours on our butts on our bikes. We had 3 French brother show us just about everything there could possibly be to see in this city. And, there is no lack of beauty in the churches and buildings. This night we were out was a National music festival and there were live bands everywhere, and people everywhere ti the wee hours of the night! BUt, it was a blast. I recommend doing this when you visit Paris.

its about killing time

Well, there could be worse places to be when you have not a whole lot to do. We leave Monday for Stavanger and have been just hangin out in Paris. There is sooooooo much to see here, but once you've seen it, you have to get creative. Last night, we walked to the Eiffel, which takes about 6 minutes, and apparently high school finished, so there were about 5000 not so-sober high school kids wondering around. We just people watched for about 30 minutes, then headed over to the Notre Dame and did some more people watching.......as we attempted to get ourself home...we walked along the Seine, then a NICe gentleman picked us up and drove us to le Hotel!

Another Day in PARIS

So, we lost in the qualifier in the PAris Grand Slam. And the last day has been running around this city trying to get ready for our event in Russia. Getting additional pages for the passport, obtaining visas, reserving flights, reserving hotel....not to mention the hotel reservation for the rest of our stay in Paris. The positive has been the weather is beautiful, we are all healthy and we are in Paris. We have certainly had our share of paninis and crepes, and done a ton of walking.

Happy Father's Day

I think of all the people that look at this blog, dad will be the last.....but in case he does, just know I love you dad. And, yes, I am sending love from Paris. We arrived this morning via night train.....not a bad service. We practiced a bit and then started a photo shoot of Father's day poses. To all you dad's that may read this, have a great day and enjoy yourself.....and most of all, relax !