Our last leg in Russia we went 2-1 again. We beat Cuba 3-1, lost to Russia 2-3 we could have done some things better but the officiating didn’t help, and beat Kazakhstan 3-1. The trip to Macau was a long one. We had to pick up our bags three times and recheck-in. Definitely need to complain to the FIVB who does our travel arrangements. But the trip is so worth it so far now that we are here. We are staying a a new hotel that has only been open for 6 months… It is beautiful. I would trade the OTC dorm room in any day! Finally after two weeks on the road I woke up without my back hurting because of the mattresses. The bathroom is a main attraction too. There is a large bath tub on one wall and the shower on the other wall (without specific dimensions, this is a nice sized bathroom… Let me tell you about the shower … there is a removable massage shower head which actually sits on a hook that only reaches my neck, but I can work with that… Just below that hook is a button that turns on this round shower head fixture coming from the ceiling, letting the flood gates of rain pour down on you… It’s pretty cool, although I didn’t particularly like using it when I don’t want to get my hair wet. Anyway, there is FREE Internet, and fitness center which also has a sauna, and the food is great!
We have several days to prepare for this week competition verse Cuba, China and the Netherlands who is coached by Avital, Arie Selinger’s son. Three very strong teams. Bring it on.
GO USA!
Danielle
Hi Danielle,
I’m Lisa, a fan from China. Do you remember me? Maybe not, But it is doesn’t matter.
USA volleyball team gave me a big surprise when you won Russia in Poland. You really get a big progress. I’m very happy that you are back to USA team, and keep a good condition.I hope that USA team will gain a good result in the Grand Prix. Wow, I’m looking forward to watching the match between USA and CHN in Macao. I hope that your team and China will show us a wonderful and exciting match.
And I also hope that your mom will pull through the difficult time and get a better recovery. God will bless her.
Go Danielle!
I’m Lisa, a fan from China. Do you remember me? Maybe not, But it is doesn’t matter.
USA volleyball team gave me a big surprise when you won Russia in Poland. You really get a big progress. I’m very happy that you are back to USA team, and keep a good condition. Wow, I’m looking forward to watching the match between USA and CHN in Macau. I hope that your team and China will show us a wonderful and exciting match.
And I also hope that your mom will pull through the difficult time and get a better recovery. God will bless her.
Go Danielle!
Why can’t I leave a message here?
Hi danielle arruda, This Jesus miranda from Atlantic city, New jersey. Usa so sorry for the lost to China 3-0. It’s very hard to Usa beat china? Right now Usa need it beat Cuba and Netherlands. It’s time to USA play the finals in China next week. Very hard matches. I hope Heather getting better Usa need her experience too.Is metcalf can back to Usa national team? Ok Danielle Usa need recovery from the lost match today. Together , together usa on the road to the Gran prix finals.Jesus thxs.
hello,dear Danielle,i am a Chinese volleyball fan .i quite appreciate the USA volleyball team ,especially LANGPING(maybe you call her Jenny)and you ,it is my first time here ,and i feel excited to see your weblog,i am sure the us volleyball team will get a good mark on 2008,Beijing,pesisting is succeeding .sorry for my poor English.