I finally have internet connection!
My first race is tomorrow (50 backstroke). The seed times for both my 50 back and 100 free were a little messed up, but it's not a big deal. It seems there was a mistake because a lot of the Russian entry times were also messed up. For the 50 backstroke, I'm seeded a little faster than my best time, but I am seeded at 'no time' for the 100 freestyle. This shouldn't be a problem. For the backstroke, it should be a good race and as long as I can control myself on the first 50 of the 100 freestyle, I should enjoy some fairly clear water.
But what I've been trying to do for the past 2 days... here are some photos!!
Incase you were wondering, the weather here is fantastic... which is a tease because the beautiful beaches have to wait until after the competition is over.
The busing system isn't quite as convenient as it was in London. The buses only come ever 45 minutes and you can't leave the competition pool until 10:30, but it's not too bad.
This is the outdoor pool where we only practiced once. Thank goodness, because I do NOT want a pancake tan.
This is the pool by the beach. From where I am taking the picture, it opens up to the sea:
Here is the view from the pool (a 180 from the picture above).
Here you can see the pool and the reflection of the beach so you can get a sense of how the pool opens right up.
This is the public pool next to the training pool at the same facility.
These are some of the beach volleyball courts set up. Although these men were playing with a tennis-sized ball. It seemed to have the same basic concepts though.
This is another view of the beach.
Here is a picture of me diving off the 10m and getting a 10.0... :)
This is the competition pool! Beautiful. During warm ups every morning, they test the lights and they are VERY bright.. I might even need to start wearing sunscreen ;)
Well time to get ready for my first race tomorrow. It's off to bed for me and an early rise in the morning. Hopefully more to come if the internet grants me the pleasure...
