Regatta Day is finally here! Alana rowed with the Pennecon team in the races today. It was a perfect Newfoundland day for the races - not too hot and hardly any wind! John and I went down to Quidi Vidi Lake to cheer on the team, see the sights and take a few photos. We had to park a good distance away in a 'Regatta Day approved' parking lot, but the shortcut pathway through the cemetery was open, so we walked through there.
Ellen stayed home. It would have been a project getting her down to the Lake! Besides, too many people and dogs to tip Ellen over. She is better off at home. We have a bunch of knitting projects coming up in future posts once our sightseeing is done!
Alana and team didn't win their race, but they certainly gave it their best! There's a ton of dedication and practice that goes into rowing in the Regatta. In my opinion, anyone who is dedicated enough to be at Lake-side at 5:00 a.m., three or four days per week since the middle of May for practice deserves a medal regardless if they win or lose!
There were doggie paparazzi opportunities abounding as well as some other interesting shots. :-)
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| Alana and crew getting ready for their race. |
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| Team Pennecon and Coxswain Paul Ring |
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| Heading to the starting point. |
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| "And they're off...." |
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| Close race. |
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| End of race. |
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| On the way back to the dock. |
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| Tickets anyone? |
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| Spying on the racers. |
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| Onlookers |
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| Couldn't help notice that his shirt is on wrong side out. |
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| OZ FM sponsored Metrobus. |
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| Tuning up. |
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| Ziggy's have the best fries! |
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| Pathway through cemetery. |
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