The end

To say the least that after 9 days away from home we were all glad to be coming home. I think we all came back with an appreciation of where we live and the opportunities we have here. We were ready to come back to the sun and all the hot weather Florida has to offer.
There were highs and lows with the trip. There were some disappointments but then there were some surprises.
All in all this was an experience that the boys will never forget. Most saw a side of life that they would not see here in America. Some boys developed deeper friendships. Some stepped out of their comfort zone and attempted conversations with new people. They saw how soccer can be played at an entirely different level than what they are used to.
I attempted to take pictures of everyone at the airport as we wanted for our flight back to Miami but I missed a few: Cheryl & Garrett, Charlie & Jan, Lucia & Carlos.
A special thank you goes to Frank Weaver - nephew of Luciano - you really should go into psychology. Your understanding nature & practical approach to things helped save our sanity!
I hope this blog gave those back home a sense of peace knowing that your boys were fine and gave you an opportunity to share in their exploits.
It was a pleasure meeting all of you. I hope our paths cross again. Good luck to all.