Jan 30, 2018
Mmm... Kakigori at Mykori SS15. Tastes aite. Fruit isn't mature yet. The nata de coco was ok. Still prefer the Kakigori at Gardens tho. 😁 #kakigori #offdayadventures (at Mykōri Dessert Cafe - SS15 Subang Jaya)
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Mmm... Kakigori at Mykori SS15. Tastes aite. Fruit isn't mature yet. The nata de coco was ok. Still prefer the Kakigori at Gardens tho. 😁 #kakigori #offdayadventures (at Mykōri Dessert Cafe - SS15 Subang Jaya)
Day 8 Off Day
Woke up early post match day to get some recovery in and then head out to meet my mom and Chris. I met them at the amazing apartment they were staying in, you can see both Lake Lagoa, where rowing competes, and Christ the Redeemer statue. Once I got there we headed to USA house. The USA house is set up in a private school, and has about 5-6 floors, each floor with something different to see. The bottom floor has little cabanas to replicate the beach vibe, there's food available, and huge TV's everywhere for people to watch lots of different events. When you walk in, there's a huge photo of team USA from Opening Ceremonies. They want all past and current Olympians to sign it. You can't see me in it, it's basically of the front line (Phelps, some swimmers, and some fencers), but just knowing we were there is cool enough. I signed near Shawn Johnson which I thought was pretty cool, being a fan of gymnastics and all!
We walked in during a cool moment, there was a brunch/luncheon hosted by the US Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, and the Consulate General, James Story, and his wife Susan. They spoke with us, gave us a pin, and we took photos. Not sure how to get those ones, but later I had a chat with his wife and she was excited about the games and wished us luck, she wanted a picture with me, so I was able to get one with her as well! We also got to meet some of the other countries Ambassadors as well. Such a random event to walk into, but pretty cool!
My mom, Chris, and I explored the rest of USA house, there was a Twitter room, where we took a photo that they posted to the team USA account, and they verified me!! Woop woop! So official! Up another floor and there was the presentation for the Los Angeles bid for 2024. It looks amazing and I really hope they get it! We finally made it to the top floor and were rewarded by an amazing view! The USA house is right on the beach, great time for a panorama!!! It was so windy to it was a little tricky to take but I made it work!
I had to head back to the hotel shortly after, but it was such a fun morning! Always good to get family time! We had training later at the Navy school, nothing to heavy, but just enough, with a little ice bath to finish it off. Ready for the next day, ready for Netherlands.