Hello Canada,

It was a busy final day of R&R for Canada's team on Thursday here in Christchurch.  The Queenstown Three, Fabien, Patrice and Steven, were still on their excellent adventure on the south end of the Island. Here is a shot from the recent Canada Avalanche vs. Canterbury game, with Steven temporarily trapped between Tim Johnson (#7) and Bill Oughton (#9).

The rest of the troops took a trip to Hanmer Springs, with a little jet-boating thrown in for good measure.  The jet-boating was a real adventure, especially for our motion-sensitive Marco.  But like a real Canadian, he did not lose his composure.  However, his coiffure was done a little damage.  Everyone had a great time and then headed to the Springs for a little time in the thermal pools.

On the return trip, Daniel Paradis decided it was time to treat our tour guide to a few French songs.  Well, who knew?  I think we'll book Daniel and crew on the Letterman Show.  Could be a good fundraiser.  However, the songs MUST be in French.  Translation just couldn't do it justice.

We enjoyed a great pasta dinner tonight and Mr. Bacon explained the "virtues" of an old strategy called the "revolving defense."  You old guys will remember that with fondness, I'm sure.

We packed up tonight and are headed to our WWG hotel tomorrow morning, where we'll meet the rest of the team.  We can't wait to see them.

More tomorrow from the World Wheelchair Games!