Sunday, July 16, 2006

Back from VZ

Interesting trip this weekend. We arrived in Maracaibo to be told that it looked like we wouldn't have much opportunity to practice, but it turned out to be the opposite. Lots of great chances to keiko and lots of good fun too. There was the usual load of constant miscommunication by the hosts (used to this since Cuba and Aruba) but things turned out very well.

Keiko Friday evening followed by many beers and dinner.

Team selection part 2 for VZ Saturday morning. Long and relaxing break until 5pm then Jigeiko, Goodwill and Mawari Geiko until 9pm. Then some odd party with not enough beer and weird music.

Sunday was for exams. As for every other activity, poorly planned and late start. Since our fight was at 2pm we had to get it over with quickly. We forced our way through the door before the end of the event but it was worth it as we had all the time we needed at the airport.

Overall and great weekend that felt like a week! More reports on the specifics are following.