I played in my first tennis tournament of my 30's the weekend after my birthday. In Burundi! Not that I plan to play in many tourneys, necessarily. Tennis was a fun hobby of my high school and college days. And it has been great to begin playing regularly here... it's become an almost needed stress outlet after busy days at work and a way to meet and befriend other Burundians, outside of World Relief.
Seth and Sara came to cheer me on and take pix. I lost in my second match, in a grueling three-hour, three set match in the hot afternoon sun to a guy named Leo (pictured right) (whose, by the way, two high-school aged daughters I am starting to hang out with). The weekend was definitely fun- both to play and join in the festivities of such an activity.
A few more pictures for you to see a glimpse of my tennis days:
The ultimate tennis coach, Gervais:
Aimer, the winner of the tourament:
Me at the "awards' ceremony" with the tennis president, Denny.
Ironically, I won a used racket (formally Denny's) for playing the long match and being the only American to play with them:
5 comments:
Hi, I'm Dan B's sister. Thanks for letting me peek at present goings-on in Burundi, via your blog! Happy 30th.
This is so cool in so many ways!
Great going girl!! You are so cool and it is awesome to hear of your plans for a Youth group there in Buj......God never wastes any gifts, talents and such....
Just wanted to say "HI". Nope, you don't know me - thanks to the beauty/strangeness of the WWW. I found your blog through a friend of mine who went to high school with you.
We're in process to adopt from Burundi. I'm glad to read your thoughts and observation of your time there.
Cheers
Celina
Trina...not gonna lie...you look intense playing Tennis..INTENSE
-Kim Streb
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