This weekend gone by was the third Canoe Slalom World Cup race here in Augsburg. Was definitely a great weekend. Racing was exciting, especially yesterday in the womens where if you didn't 50 (miss) a gate you were pretty much in the finales.Sarah Grant an Aussie managed to get into the finals which was really exciting and Roz managed to win the ladies C1 event so there was plenty to cheer about. Has been great seeing some familiar faces from back home and the world paddling community.I am enjoying it much more now that i have people to hang out with. Also finally managed to get me a boat to borrow from Thomas. Now just the rest of the equipment! I guess i could try no deck and paddle but i dont think i would go so well! Have been out to dinner a few times now aswell.. mainly to an Italian Trattoria where I actually tried speaking to the waiters last night. I think i did alright until I forgot the very simple word for 'have', luckily i remember it a few seconds later. I found my Italian was much better the night before when I talked to a few of the Italian paddlers. Apparently a drink makes it easier!
So today I move onto an appartment somewhere in town with a few Aussie girls, Kate and Roz Lawrence and Leanne Guinea. I am very grateful that they have let me stay with them. Staying here in Tiinas apartment has been amazing. She has such a beautiful place and she has been so lovely so a BIG THANKS TIINA!!
Anyway I have to make sure I've packed everything now. Until next time
