Flag Raising Ceremony

I have pretty much settled into a routine now. Getting up at 6:30, breakfast at 7, and then catch the bus to Shun Yi at 8:30 for the day. Sean practices for about two hours (meaning, I am cycling for 2 hours also), and then we have lunch. While Sean naps (I mean, resting), I would read magazines, do my computer work or zip around the lake on the bike. I am certainly getting my quota of exercise. Since Sean's events will be at 4pm, we are making sure he is paddling around that time. Our training sessions usually end at 5pm, so by the time we get back to the village, it is 7. Dinner time!

It is extremely hot and humid. There is a constant haze (smog) hanging around. In essence, I am in a sauna the whole day. My face is a wreck, with a heat rash. Lovely.

Yesterday, August 6, there was a flag raising ceremony for Guam. It is a tradition here in the village. It is where the mayor of the village welcomes a country moving in. Our country flag is raised, our anthem is played, and gifts are exchanged between our chef and the mayor.

And yes, we had to wear our suits. It was soooo hot. What was GNOC thinking. Other countries were decked out in cooler attires. We looked sharp, but very warm.

Our training will be cut short again today (August 7), since the Govenor of Guam will be visiting us. Oh boy.