30.12.08

Chiang Mai Open Day 1






















Finally get to sit down to do the entry for today. Everyone is well settled down and resting. Thinking back, this trip is somewhat miracle in the making. From NZ to Taipei and finally to Chiang Mai Open in a span of 4 months. Not to mention the Bangkok airport seize. All timing and external factor could have diminished our chance of fulfilling our trip. Lots of judgement call.....but I firmly believe that it is all worth it. Finally, we are here, Team CH for the 3rd time--Chiang Mai Open 2008. Got news that the reds are protesting in Bangkok....here in Chiang Mai, couldn't be quieter, especially for our Hotel location which is situated quite a distance (10 minutes so to said) from the city centre. The dinner is set menu chinese food. No surprise for the boys....No risk in food for first day.

After the general orientation of the area and a trip to 7-Eleven for water and their personal supplies (like tooth brush, crackers, underwear!?!), I gave my first series of Teaching for the Champion Mindset. Deberiefed and the boys were left to pack/unpack and personal admin.


Will have morning training at 8am tomorrow. Follwed by a trip to Doi Suthep to visit the temple up on the mountain. They will have some times to shop and dinner is planned to be all you can eat hotpot. Team Managers meeting at 4pm....the action will start on 31st. Better let them relax a little before the tournament. Bonding is the key for 1st and 2nd day. So far so good. Way to go Team CH.



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