Hola!

Lo siento por no escribir! (sorry for not writing!) We have had two back to back fun-filled days and have had no time to write. 

Day 7: Dos Mil Doce (2012)

Seven days into the training trip, the girls woke up to a hot morning in San Luis Potosi. After breakfast at La Loma, the girls departed to play another round of matches with their team mates and the female squash players of San Luis Potosi. The girls took to the courts to sharpen their racket skills and improve their fitness. The girls were lucky enough to play with the world's number 108th (former top 60) female squash player, Karina Herrera. Our very own Tehani Guruge defeated her in two games--Tehani claims Karina was not warmed up yet, but we like to think differently. 

The girls returned to La Loma for their favorite activity--tanning (Don't worry those of us who are sun challenged use SPF). During their pool session Tehani and Chauncey were approached by a photographer of El Heraldo for a picture. The girls who were in their bikinis, quickly covered up being sketched out by the strange reporter. The picture has yet to be printed in El Heraldo....

That afternoon the girls returned to the La Lomas country club to watch Tehani and Nayelly play Samantha Tehran. Both matches were very exciting. Tehani, who won five points in the first game, shouted after her match "Woooo FIVE POINTS" just as Samantha walked on the court....The spectators were very excited to watch the match between Nayelly and Samantha. Old rivals and good friends, Nayelly and Samantha had a great match. The Bantams were again surprised by their celebrity status. You may think that we are joking about the autographs, but all the little girls who watched the match begged for our pictures and signatures. After a long day of squash, the girls were ready to go out to dinner and out on the town. 

That evening the girls enjoyed the fine dining of Pueblo Bonito which was only a hop skip and a jump away from La Loma. Desperate for guacamole and salsa, the girls devoured all food in sight. The Bantams treated the Hernandez family to dinner to thank them for their amazing hospitality. The Hernandez family has taken such great care of us and we are so thankful. 

After dinner is when the real fun started. Our friendly driver, Paco, who is an engineer by day and ironman by night, took the girls to the swanky night club Dos Mil Doce. The club is named 2012 because that is supposed to be the year the world ends according to Mexican lore. Strange name aside, the girls entered the night club much earlier than the other revelers. Lucky for the Bantams, that the early hours of the club are devoted to  karaoke. Not so lucky for the club goers, the girls entertained the crowd with renditions of Madonna's "Like a Prayer", Cher "Believe", "Summer Nights" from Grease, and "Man I feel like a Woman" by Shania Twain. An eclectic playlist one might think but the Bantams managed to pool it off. Well most of us, Emery may have been a little tone deaf due to the loud music.... With some spirited dancing before anyone actually got to the club, the girls departed by 12 and were snuggling in bed to get a good night sleep before their day off and day trip to San Miguel!