It has been a very eventful week....
First up we started the competition on Monday by playing Samoa and we beat them 76-39. I happened to play against an old team mate Sepi Langi. She played really well and impressed a few aussie spectators so it was awesome to see her compete in the Commonwealth Games.
We then played India on Tuesday where the crowd was obviuously going for the hometown favourites.
It was our first time playing against them and being that it was the first for India they did alright even thou the score line was a blow out, India definatly didn't stop playing and had some dead eye shooters! Score 113-18.
The Team had a bye on Wednesday so we had a training session to fine tune some tactics and techniques. I had physio and a massage to get on top of my niggles before we take on the "Sunshine Girls" Jamaica.
Thursday! Big Game Day! We play Jamaica! They are athletic, skillful, areial and awesome to watch as they know how to entertain. We knew it will be a tough challenge and a good indication on how we can adjust to their style of play and combat it. We won by 14.
The shooters combining really well as the Jamaicans put on a few brick walls in defence which our shooters and attack end had to break through a few times. Love tough shooters ;)
Score 60-46.
Friday we then had to back up and play against Malawi. They have a few players over the age of 35 and that certainly didn't stop them! They showed us you can still go hard and teach some of the young ones a few lessons or two. Score 74-35.
Saturday the team had a bye so some of the girls went to watch some swimming and athletics but I decided to visit the Taj Mahal....
My parents also joined me so it was awesome to experience the day with them.
The Taj Mahal is incredible! You take so many photos just to capture the moment but it isn't the same as how you see it in your own eyes. The real thing is unbelievable! I'm not really into the touristy sites but this was just so cool.
The Indian tourism company that allowed the athletes, officials and supporters experiance this day I give them a Big Thumps Up!!!
First the train ride to the bus (6am start) where it took us to the front entrance of the Taj Mahal where we were met by our tour guide who explained the story and stories behind the making of the Taj Mahal. To then be ushered to our bus again to be dropped off at the local markets, where they greeted us with a band and dancers doing traditional Indian dancing and singing. Spent most of my cash on bangles, necklaces and trinkets. For those who know me I don't need anymore! whoops couldn't help myself.
We then got escorted to a 5star hotel for a late lunch around 3.30pm which was deeeelish! I'm still full talking about it!
After a big day we finally head towards the train station for our journey back to the athletes village around 6.30pm.
The service, the hospitality and the people involved getting the Taj Mahal trip organised was EXCELLENT!!!!! I had the best time and experience ever!!!!
THANKS INDIA!!!!!
P.S I'm still Full!
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