We all flew into Joburg this afternoon. It s really wierd how things work, to be honest, one week ago when we were leaving training camp I was happy to be saying goodbye to everyone, happy to go back to 'life' for a few days. But meeting at the airport was so exciting! We are becoming a real happy family. After spending 5 weeks together in Europe, a few weeks at home, then training camp for another 3 weeks again, it s no wonder we are becoming so 'toit'. Canada is upon us, WORLD CHAMPS is upon us. There s that nervous undercurrent that is so great about sport at this level. Everyone is happy and excited but also everyone knows what each other is going through on a deeper level....the starting blocks are looming.
Greg is a little worse for wear, as his bag was left in PE.... but hopefully he ll get it tomorrow..
It s a pitty that Bridge is not with us yet. She is meeting us in Canada as she flies there directly from Hungary. We are all looking forward to having her bubbly spirit around. She has an amazing ability to be incredibly focused and happy-go-lucky at the same time.
Markus has been working really hard on some very important documents that he s getting pressured to finnish, but his cool, calm and collected attitude hides his work load well. Go Markus Go!!!
Things have really stepped up as everyone was issued amazing full new SA kit form CSA with LOTTO branding :) THANK YOU!! We are going to look awesome! We have also arranged some more 'informal' kit amongst ourselves.
We are staying at an AMAZING "B&B", or more like 5 star Guest House called The Homestead(www.homesteadonhomestead.co.za). Thank you to 'Aunty Ingie' for graciously opening her house to us for no cost to CSA. It s amazing, creating a world class vibe so early on the tour. Tomorrow we have a Media day where we will paddle at Emmarentia, answer a few questions and interact with the media. WE NEED THE EXPOSURE!!! So we are all quite excited :):)
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