If I am to describe Day 3 in 1 word, that is COOOOLLD! The weather at Taoyuan county is cloudy with slight drizzle. Playable condition by any standard. The torture comes with the wind shear factor. What an experience. As coaches, we like the scene of it though (evil! ^^). Having players moving all the time and keeping themselves on their toes. Thank to the weather (that the students are moving all the time to keep warm) ;). We were once again greeted by the warmth and Hospitality of Taiwanese host. Just before the game, we were brought to the restaurant and had a 10-dish super sumptuous meal....Burp ! How to play after that ? But guess the fats from the 东坡肉 comes in handy in such cold weather. 南崁国中is 3rd in this year's high school tournament. We are indeed honoured to have played with this team.
The players' physique is much bigger, move fast (running from place to place), sound technique. They hustle a lot
and the cheering goes on and on and on. Singing in unison what seems like war songs. (we learn form them later that
it is simply "Come on", Let's Go", just that their gusto and enthusiasm makes it sounded so unique).
Yet they displayed such kiddish charm after game that I suddenly realise that they are not much older than our
students. I had requested our players to help drag the field after the game. Just to let them have a taste of the
kind of daily training routine the students go through before and after the training/game.
As I always believe "Take good care of the field for the field will take good care of you".
After bidding farewell to the Nan Kan students and coaches, it marks the end of the short yet enriching
(and sumptuous ;)) exchange match for Day 3. We had hot pot(羊肉炉） near the Hostel...perfect for
a cool evening like this and after a hard day work. (The kids work, we support ;).
Photos for the day can be found at
Herbal Mutton Hot Pot!!
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