Day1

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We'll we made it over after long fights and some delays in Frankfurt due to thunder and Lightning. What a neat country. Coming by shuttle through Istanbul was very interesting with the traffic was crazy but organized. Miles of hills covered with houses/Apartment buildings. This is the biggest city in Europe and it shows. Got in late Wednesday night Turkish time and then back up early to go to the competition field 20 minutes from our Hotel. Meeting some interesting people and the local Turks are very Hospitable. Even with the language barrier a smile goes along way. We had a midnite sandwhich at a stand on the road down from the hotel and we are all wondering what the meat was but felt it was best not to ask. Everyone was looking at us as though you we shouldn't be there as it is not a tourist district area. One guy in with a Russian accent made a comment that the "enemy is getting closer", We are definately in the Middle East.
We had a practice day today so it was in the 30degree sun shine all day so I am exhausted and off to bed. Tomorrow is the 2 day tournament the Sporapi cup so lets hope we do well
See ya
Paul

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