We had another terrific day. We woke early to get in a workout before heading into downtown Heidelberg to visit the Castle. It was pouring rain when we woke up and continued for much of the day. We did not mind.
The castle was interesting. It is more a ruin than what you would think a castle would look like. It dates back to the 1300s, so there was a lot of very interesting facts and sights to learn about. Each King of the castle took his turn adding to and/or destroying parts of the castle. What remains today is extraordinary.
After our tour, we walked down to the town to get lunch. We found a great place called the Bier Bretzel and had terrific salads. I must say, the food has been fantastic. We have had one great meal after another. I have relaxed my diet more than a bit since being over here, so I will have to get back on track very soon.
After lunch we went back to our hotel to get ready for the evening clinic. I relaxed a bit and watched a little of the Olympics.
We had a great turnout for the clinic. There were even a few soldiers who joined in with the high school girls to play. We taught a little bit of technique before jumping in to play 4 on 4 King of the Court. They had a great time and the energy was high. Once again, a great experience!
Afterward, we took pictures and signed autographs with everyone. We really enjoyed our time there. It was another great group of kids! I do not imagine our next two stops in Germany will be any different.
The castle was interesting. It is more a ruin than what you would think a castle would look like. It dates back to the 1300s, so there was a lot of very interesting facts and sights to learn about. Each King of the castle took his turn adding to and/or destroying parts of the castle. What remains today is extraordinary.
After our tour, we walked down to the town to get lunch. We found a great place called the Bier Bretzel and had terrific salads. I must say, the food has been fantastic. We have had one great meal after another. I have relaxed my diet more than a bit since being over here, so I will have to get back on track very soon.
After lunch we went back to our hotel to get ready for the evening clinic. I relaxed a bit and watched a little of the Olympics.
We had a great turnout for the clinic. There were even a few soldiers who joined in with the high school girls to play. We taught a little bit of technique before jumping in to play 4 on 4 King of the Court. They had a great time and the energy was high. Once again, a great experience!
Afterward, we took pictures and signed autographs with everyone. We really enjoyed our time there. It was another great group of kids! I do not imagine our next two stops in Germany will be any different. When we walked outside, there was a big rainbow in the sky. I tried to take a picture of it, but it was dusk so the lighting was not quite right. It was beautiful anyway.
We leave tomorrow afternoon after we get in our morning workout and eat lunch. Hopefully there will be internet at the next base. I will find out tomorrow!
We leave tomorrow afternoon after we get in our morning workout and eat lunch. Hopefully there will be internet at the next base. I will find out tomorrow!
More later!
Angie
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Thank you for hosting the volleyball clinic at Patton in Heidelberg. It was a great experience, I really enjoyed it! :]
Angie,
It sounds as if you are a very busy young woman. Enjoy your trip and clinics and take care of yourself. The best of luck to you and Holly in your tournaments. Hope to see you in the next Olympics.
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