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Women’s Finals
Another gray day yesterday, but the rain never materialized except for a very few drops. The temperature was not at all uncomfortable if we wore our sweaters or a light jacket.
While I worked on the blog yesterday morning, Tam took a walk down to the river where there is a beautiful memorial for Diana.
When we arrived at Roland Garros, there was a very large brass band performing near the center of the venue, which was beautiful to see and great to hear. Larry, you’d have really loved it. Their uniforms were very formal, complete with very shiny helmets and long, red “pony tails.” (I bet they have a proper name.)
The match between Dinara Safina and Ana Ivanovic was over much quicker than we thought it would be, but it was wonderful tennis. Our seats were closer in than they have been, so we had a great show. Those young women work HARD for those few hours on the court! After their match, we got to watch the Men’s Doubles Finals, which was really interesting…. Very fast tennis!
After today’s match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, we will have used up our internet access package, but we hope to purchase enough time to get one more blog in after tomorrow’s day of exploring Paris via Metro before we leave for Italy. We’re not sure what internet access to expect in Italy, but we’ll do our best. We both are enjoying feeling connected to everyone.
It’s our first sunny morning here - it should be a great day.
Happy Father’s Day to the Dads we love!
3 Responses to “Women’s Finals”
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June 8th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Hi ladies,
Reading the blog and looking at the photos has been great. Your hotels in Milan, Venice and Rome do have internet access. I would think the Westin Excelsior in Florence would also have access but they have not responde to my query. Thanks for taking the time to do the daily blog. It is really appreciated.
June 8th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Hi Guys! Hope you have some sunny weather in Italia; however, that doesn’t seem to have been too much of a problem up to now. Your pictures and narration have been professional in quality and humor, I know everyone is enjoying your trip. You are constantly on my mind and I am so glad this has been such a wonderful experience. Carry on.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Hello! I too am truly enjoying the daily blogs - thank you for the detailed information and wonderful pictures!
When we went to Paris years ago, it rained the entire 2 weeks we were there, but the morning we left for Italy it was sunny and stayed that way all through Italy - I am sure you will find sun soon! Ciao for now!