Galley Girls In China

Hello
Today is Friday morning and the girls have finally gotten their first race gitters out of their system. Yesterday started with a team meeting at 8:30 in the restaurant with coach Bruce giving them a run down of how the race will work. At 12:30 the ladies headed down to the waters to get warmed up. The weather here yesterday was sunny, boiling hot, and no wind, felt like 45C. The galley girls did the 2K race and came 5th out of 14 countries . Their time was 9mins and 45 seconds. China came first with 9 mins and 1 sec, they passed boats like it was no bodies business , absolutly unbelievable!!
I can only get internet through my phone so I will do my best with the following blogs . Today the girls race their 200 meter at 2pm!! All fingers crossed!! Every member on this team is giving their best and says they will paddle until they pass out if that's what it takes!! In fact there were people on other teams who actually did pass out after their race because it was so hot. Not to worry though our girls are well hydrated!
A bunch of us went to the temple here in Macau and were completely blow away with how much insense they has going. Lovely experience though!!
I am passing along all messages from Canada and the girls really appreciate all the support! Please check out the online Ottawa citizien for the little articles being posted along with some pictures. I don't have the link but if you just google Ottawa citizien and then galley girls you should find it!!
Signing off!!
Kiera