One of the best parts about being out here is the chance to get into some good sport. The Gaelic Club out here is great fun, and everyone agrees it's nice to have one night a week to get away from people talking shop and sharing pints, and have a good run around. It helps that we're not terrible either. Despite the fact that I hadn't heard of the sport a year ago, I was lucky enough to get to a half-respectable level. I mentioned our trip to Thailand in October and the wonderful time that was for the All Asia Gaelic Games, not knowing at the time that it was in fact the largest amateur sporting event in Asia. Pretty neat.
Anyway, a few weeks back Shenzhen hosted the All China Gaelic Games, and competed with teams from all around, including the big three, as well as some lesser known cities. A few of us spent the entire day before the games literally assembling the goals, chalking the fields and building all the advertising billboards. I mean we literally put together the entire tournament, it was pretty impressive to witness how the guys on the team arranged factories to build out goals, put together player packs, organize hotels, and various entertainment venues. Pretty neat process, but to the better point, Shenzhen came in second overall, upsetting several cities (Shanghai included) and nearly defeating Hong Kong in a really great match.
It was a great little weekend. hmm.. I guess that's all for now.
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