The boys awoke from their long sleep still trying to shake off the effects of the 7 hour flight. However, after the French style breakfast prepared by the Meteor chef Antoine, they seemed to gather their strength in anticipation of the eventful day ahead.
The local Amboise soccer club heard that the Americans were in town and invited the two teams to play a light scrimmage against their two sides at the stadium by the river. The '97's won their match 2-0 on goals by Rison and Dalton. While the '98's triumphed 4-0 with a brace (that's two in soccer lingo) from Lawal and singles from Taitague and Jones. After the match Amboise hosted the boys for a little soda, and small snack as goodwill gifts were exchanged between the coaching staffs. All and all it was a good way for the players to get their legs underneath them and begin to engage the French competition.
After the game they traveled to the world famous Chateau de Chenonceau where they toured the gardens, stables and building itself. This chateau is built over the river Cher, which in fact runs underneath the entire length of the 17th century structure. An impressive structure that was well worth the time.
[Chateau do Chenonceau]
Upon returning to the Meteor they were treated to Antoine's duck salad, pomme de terre and roast duck. A pleasant and fulfilling day of games, culture and cuisine. Tomorrow will prove to be an important day as they travel to the Chateauroux training centre to take on the regional select teams.
Bon soir and aurevoir.
[The dessert that no one shared]
