March 7th, 2008 — So today is the last of the games and tonight is the closing ceremonies. I will be staying in Nantou tonight and leaving in the morning for the mountains and 3 days of sightseeing. I will be leaving for Taipei in two days and will more than likely have internet connection again. Then I come ... More »
March 5th, 2008 — The tournament has started and so far we are 3-0 and have outscored our opponents 34-1. There are teams here from China and the US. The US team is from Seattle and believe it or not they will be in Brownsburg for the ASA Gold tournament. What a small world. I have been chatting with ... More »
March 4th, 2008 — So, I have very little internet access – the team moved from the Olympic Training center in Kaoshiung to Nantou, a beautiful mountanious region, to play in a Cup Tournament. I have to go to the highschool to access the net, my hotel has nothing. There are teams from all over the world, one is ... More »
February 25th, 2008 — My biggest mistake was not charging my camera battery. I woke up with no real plans except to take my bike and go get coffee. Then I got a knock on my door and 5 of the players told me they were taking me to the beach for a Barbeque! I grabbed my backpack and ... More »
February 22nd, 2008 — I don’t think any of the players here have seen a person with a sun burn. After morning practice, a nice high-noon run, and another afternoon practice, my face is as red as a lobster. Even with the 45 sunblock, I am fried. The weather here is gorgeous and I am trying to spend as ... More »
February 21st, 2008 — The hitters are getting better and better each day. The players all seem eager to learn and willing to work. The first couple of practices we had the entire team together. But then I requested smaller groups and more time so I could really get to know the individuals and their own personal battles and ... More »