Arrived back in Foix yesterday and met up with Kidda who had flown into Carcassone. Andy our host had picked him up. The team had a final training with Jonathan in Sort, we packed and drove back through Seu , Andorra and to Foix. Feel like I have done that trip a couple of times and wondered why today I had a sore knee- Kidda suggested it was due to the number of gear changes on the Pyrenees and thought there might be some truth in that. Stocked up food again as shops closed over weekend- waived Jonathan off and all team said how much they enjoyed his coaching.
Down at the river it is now tent city- all nations have a tent for gear and with power for vid review. Flags are up and their is a definite change of atmosphere and the training is intense with many nations together in training slots. We are with Russians, Italians and Irish for the week build up. Callum was T boned by an Italian girl today- all a bit hectic! Met up with some familiar faces including Nathalie from Switzerland, Many of the coaches and team management are familiar as some do this year in year out. In the town of Foix there are lots of old canoes all decorated by local schools- lots on roundabaouts and down the street. A very festive atmosphere abounds.
It was 31 degrees yesterday afternoon , still warm but a bit drizzly today.
Our training today was at 12.30 and tomorrow 2.30pm. Sessions start at 8.30 am so a few going early tommorrow for a short paddle at 7am. Our team just focussing on re familiarisng themselves with course as we did all the intense stuff in our previous block prior to going to Pau.
Everyone paddled today and Carl has not quite fully recovered but better. Jane paddling two sessions as one is with C1W with a couple of coaches ( Spanish and French)
The days will pretty much settle into training, video review, lots of food and movies, facebook on laptops.
Hope all is well in NZ, au revoir mes amis or adios amigos - keep muddling up the Spanish and French now!
Internet connection varied today so not always available for skype if you havent heard from your loved ones in the team.
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callums body was t-boned
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