Friday, August 2, 2013

Getting Close

It's been a busy week full of polo, training, meeting people, taking in the World Championships atmosphere and all the stuff that goes with it. Not as much sight seeing as I'd like yet but we'll hit that up tomorrow. I've been waiting all month to get to La Sagrada Familia.

As far as polo goes, not sure what I last told you guys but we lost to the hometown Spanish team, beat the Dutch, and the Greeks (in a shoot out) to finish fifth. That's one spot higher than 2011 worlds and its great to finish on a win.

The Spanish, Aussies and Hungarians finished 1-2-3. Great atmosphere in that gold medal game. Such a cool experience. Loved being in the thick of the crowd, hear and feel the energy being channelled in support of whatever team that person was pulling for.

I'll have more touristy pics after tomorrow but for now I'll leave you with a mix.

Thumbs up to the amazing USA Women. I love this team and couldn't ask for a better group to represent our country in this sport we all love.

Photo 1: the start of the Men's 50 Fly Final.
Photo 2: cool lifeguard stand on Playa Barceloneta.
Photo 3: CN Barcelona. By far the best pool we trained at.
Photo 4: a view from the pool deck at CN Barcelona.
Photo 5: that amazing team I spoke about right before taking on the Greeks to end the tournament.