Short post tonite because it’s really late & I’m really tired – but quite happily tired.  The day started with good news – Dr. John got his money & credit cards back!   The bus driver found his money clip, which had the hotel room key & John’s drivers license.  So – they bus company tracked him down & charged 5 francs to deliver everything to the hotel.  Isn’t it nice to know there are honest people out there among the pick pockets!

We had an early rehearsal for the English Speaking National Evening.  There were teams from the US, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and Trinidad & Tobago.  The show was all ABBA music.  We learned a fun dance for the finale first & then each team went through their routine.  We were the first team, so the rest was like having our own personal show. 

We fought our way onto a bus to go to lunch & another tradefest.  Everybody has scoped out what they want & is going after it.  Kiki & John Logan got French backpacks at lunch.  I think that was the coup of the day!  The US jackets are in great demand, so nobody has had to settle for something they don’t really want.  Khalilah got the whole Swiss warm-up & Karen got a Swiss jacket.  Lots of fun!  After lunch, we went back to the school /hotel for rest our & the beauty salon.

Our show was at 9:00.  The Dutch Evening was in the same hall just before us.  We went early to watch because it wasn’t sold out & we could get in the back door free.  It was great!  In addition to the dance & tumbling, there was a lot of trampoline.  Thailand was a guest in the show.  Their costumes have to be the most elaborate & beautiful ones here.  Danny was thrilled!

The English speaking Evening was a great success!  We were on first & the music man messed up.  He started our music before we got onto the mat.  Then, he stopped it, but didn’t rewind, so the music started about 10 seconds into the song.  The team didn’t miss a beat!  Everyone was awesomne!!!

After the performance, I had a great surprise.  Kara, Debbie, & Dede had taught everyone  a Camp Chattooga song (Bum Bum Bum Bum Boom Bah) & we all sang it!!!

All for tonite.  We have our last performance tomorrow & also my presentation at the Educational Forum.  Now, I have to figure out exactly what I’m going to say!