 Tay Ransburg |
August 21, 2006
We saw the biggest man in the whole world day. I'm talking about Michelangelo's David. He was 16 feet tall and very detailed with veins even carved in this feet, arms, and neck. His pupils were carved in the shape of hearts. It was very unique and historical and now I have a whole new respect for Michelangelo and his scupltures.
We tried to tour some more of Florence, but it kept raining. I'm talking bubble gum rain drops. Each time it rained through, the sun would come out for a few minutes before it rained again. We got umbrellas from the pedlars on the street. They were five euros, but we managed to talk them down to three. We also had to be very carefull because there were pickpockets everywhere.
The cathedral, or Duomo, was cool. I liked the 12 apostles, Mary & Jesus, and Jesus looking over everyone that was scuplted on the front the church. I thought it was very nice.
As for our game, I thought we played way better than our first. The other team was way more of a challenge. I loved how our fans who traveled kept shouting "O-D-U" throughout the game. I played well enough and provided for my teammates in all areas. The floor was kinda of slippery so a few times I was called for traveling.
After the game we headed back to the hotel. Now let me tell you, our hotel is kinda weird. You need to put your key card into this slot by the door in order to turn on the lights. After the game when we got back, I decided to take a shower. Well my roommate Jen left and didn't tell me, taking her key card out of the slot with her. So there I am in the shower and all of a sudden the lights went out and there I am in the shower with no lights shouting for Jen. So I had to get dressed, IN THE DARK, and go find Jen so I could finish my shower. I'm telling you...weird hotel.
Just want to say hi to "the fam" and Trevon. Also Happy Belated Birthday to my moma. Love ya and holla at ya girl!
See ya
Tay Ransburg