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Ryan Flaherty documents his experience playing for Team USA
during the 2007 Pan American games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
THURSDAY, JULY 12TH ENTRY
Hello Commodore Fans,
My second day in Brazil was a great experience as we got a chance to meet more of the athletes that are here for the Pan Am games.
We had to wake up this morning at 8 o’clock in order to eat breakfast at the cafeteria in the village. The cafeteria is where all the athletes eat and with so many being here you have to wait in line for a half hour sometimes!
After breakfast we went to workout in the fitness center which was filled with athletes from other countries.
This afternoon we had a chance to go visit the baseball field which was covered in water. The field was nice but players from these other countries would dream to play on a field like Hawkins Field.
Police carrying machine guns escorted us to the field and sat along the fence during practice to ensure the safety of the Americans.
After practice we had some down time to eat dinner and got to meet some of the other athletes from different countries. They have many events in the village such as games, live music, shops and other things that can entertain you. Tommorow will be a long day with practice and the opening ceremonies of the 2007 Pan American Games which take place in downtown Rio De Janeiro.
Till next time,
Ryan
