Talk from Italy

I made it to Rome and was picked up by Grant’s wife, Kathy and Brian, one of the other competitors. I got there and then we waited another hour for Larry, the last of the competitors to make it. Brian had a fun time driving home on the crazy roads with the crazy Italian drivers. We have nicknamed him Mario. That is why I took a picture of the back of his head while driving. Memories. John and Grant were practicing and not able to come, but they took me straight to the base and I got to get great hugs on arrival. By John and many other cute, fit competitors. Various nationalities. Nice!!

I am driving in Italy now.... I am proud of myself!!

The three wives went to Rome o Monday. We were going to be late to catch the train and this old Italian man was telling us how to walk around to get to the station. Then he realized the train was almost there and he said what we are pretty sure was the equivalent to “screw it – run across the tracks” and started yelling “go, go , go!” So, the three American girls ran across 4 train tracks to be able to catch the train. It was kind of scary and fun at the same time.

I visited St. Peter’s Church at the Vatican and the Sisteen Chapel. St. Peters was awesome!!!! It is just amazing and has so much history. Peter is actually buried under it. His bones were found in 1940, when they were doing some repair work. His feet were cut off as they probably cut his feet off to get him off the cross. They crucified him upside down on the cross. There was also a church that has always said they had a piece of his skull. When they found these bones, the piece fit perfectly. It is so cool.

Tonight was opening ceremonies. Tomorrow John shoots. Thursday is the obstacle course. Friday is the orienteer day. Grant, John and Larry are on one team. They should do real well. Larry is a big guy like John and is very athletic. Darryl is on another team with Joel and Brian. I think they will be a good team too.

Well, will hopefully be able to tell good news tomorrow after the shooting events. Cross your fingers!!!

See pictures on my other site. See link to Lorie's Pictures on right.