Yesterday I had a fabulous day of shopping and touring. I have become quite courageous and venturing out on my own. I went to the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Shopping at the Bazaar is INCREDIBLE! Bartering is intense and you have to walk away sometimes which was tough for me at first (I guess I'm too nice)...... Was too nice! I have it now and have become quite efficient at bartering for things, even my dinner last night. Not much can be said about the Blue Mosque other than it was amazing. Once again, I don't know where the picture button is or I would send them. I bought my wife some killer boots and have the business card from the salesman to purchase more if necessary.
So, you walk into the Bazaar and look around as much as you can then you find the deals. Once you go into the shop, you don't even talk about price, you sit and have a sweet apple tea (extremely hot) and get to know the salesman. He will tell you how strong you are and asks about your family and then will show you 25 different varieties of the one thing you were looking for. If you don't have tea with them, it is disrespectful. I wish they offered beer! Anyway, the shopping is done now and freestyle starts today with 55 kilos for the men. Nick Simmons is going to get the team started right by getting it done!
More great news......I was asked by Roger Chandler(MSU assistant coach) to help him coach Alex Dolly who is representing Ireland in these world championships. It is 9:25 am here so I am going to jump on a train and head to the venue.
More news to come
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