Dan asked for another entry, so here's some thoughts. We're all having a great time. We arrived yesterday on-time in Amsterdam and went right into the city for 1-1/2 hours before heading off to Ajax (pronounced I-Hax) stadium for a tour. Picture 37 fourteen year-olds and 8 coaches taking a stroll through the Red Light district at 11 am on a Saturday morning - the kids got a little education.
We returned to downtown after the tour, then took the 1 hr 45 min drive to our Hostel in Valkswaard (sp?). It was fairly crowded being a Saturday evening and a group from Germany was a bit noisy - but most slept quite well (I can't really speak to this as I was out like a light and according to Meg, can sleep through noises such as crying babies (many years ago)).
Dan outlined today's activities fairly well, but failed to mention that he and Marie showed up a bit late for the training session. We have a short walk on a set of trails through the woods to the practice field. Dan and Marie left shortly after the team for the fields and navigated the woods and much of the town for roughly an hour - was quite comical hearing the two of them share the story. The training session was very good. Behr, the trainer, had them working on ball control and ball possession and had them working hard and focused - should be a great soccer experience for them.
The PSV-Ajax game this afternoon was quite an experience. 40,000 screaming, passionate soccer fans with the home team coming out on top 6-2. Plus, a new culinary delight - french fries with mayonaisse. After the game, the bus dropped us off back at the hostel and the boys have moved on to their new location in Mastiight (sp?). We will see them again on Wednesday as we "swap" locations and then will reconnect on Saturday.
We'll try to get some photos up soon!
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