After two very physical sessions on the course at Bratislava we raced back to choc cake that the girls had whipped up for Lou's birthday. I think it took longer to buy the ingredients and work out what was baking powder and baking soda than to actually cook the cake. After a birthday celebration we caught the tram, then train, then tram then metro to arrive in the centre of Vienna. The train part was 9 euro return and took 58 minutes, the rest of it was gratis as we couldnt find the appropriate ticket machine. It was a buzz going to another country for dinner and Vienna is a gorgeous city. It was a really mild evening and there were thousands out and about, with music, artists and street theatre complimenting the gorgeous old buildings. It was quite a mission to get back, but we made it and arrived back around 11.30pm. Another 8am session this morning with 1/3's then fulls to finish off our training in Bratislava. It was quite exciting for the team as the Slovak Olympic team was there when we were and Martikan and Hochshorners were on the course straight after us. the C2 boys had the Hochshorners coming down the course straight after them which looked a bit intimidating.
We did have one last thing to do before we left Brats and that was to get the police around to our apartment as somehow Ben's laptop and Mikes wallet had been stolen from the boys room. Mikes wallet turned up sans cash . Found at the hosptial and luckily he had a slovak friends phone number in it so it was returned. The police took Ben and Mike to the Police station and about 2 hours later they were back with the police report for insurance and 2 A4 pages posted on the doors of the apartment building, which we can only presume meant, scene of a crime under investigation.
We really have been saying " security is our greatest asset ' as well as " hygiene is our greatest asset' but neither have really made a difference.
Had a great drive back to Prague and arrived for most of the team to paddle at Troja ( Prague) before a dinner of traditional goulash and dumplings at the boathouse.
Back at A1 apartments for 1 night before boat repairs tommorrow and a look a kayak shops at the course. We will head up to Roudnice for the business end of the trip sometime in the afternoon. the excitement is mounting as we start to connect with teams from around the world. The Spanish team were at the boathouse for dinner tonight and they are staying at outr hotel also. An exciting time for our team as they will meet so many people from differnt countries.
Anyway a long day, having a cuppa and off to bed.
Cheers
sue
1 comment:
Think you could get a job as a travel writer. you are certainly having an interesting time, your brushes with the law etc. Storm here today 34 sounds pretty good.Stay fit and healthy. Love
Ma & Pa
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