Joining a Weird Festival in Spain

I was amazed when I found out from a Spanish pal that he is joining a cycling holiday competition in Madrid. Essentially, this was the first time I picked up that there is a holiday for a sport like cycling in Spain. I am only familiar with high-status cycling events like Tour de France, but that cycling holiday in Spain seems very weird. Well, perhaps that's how Spanish people demonstrate their appreciation for cycling.

My pal seems very prepared already for the coming holiday and he's inviting me to view the competition. Nonetheless, I would not be able to do it because I have a lot of work to conclude here. It is the major explanation I could not easily leave the country for a vacation. Even though I would desire to see him compete for the said cycling holiday, I could not do it this year. I just promised him that I would view his competition next year and perhaps take a short vacation in their place.

That's the admirable thing about Spanish people; they are very warm and sociable individuals. I am so blessed to have him as a pal because despite growing up in different countries, we still click.

Ferrero's Show Dwindling

I feel so sorry for the young Spanish tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero because of his pathetic show nowadays. When he obtained the important French Open in 2003 and held the number one spot for a couple of weeks, I thought he would become another Pete Sampras or Andre Agassi. Nevertheless, I was wrong because after his great performance on that year, his performance began to dwindle. Worst, until now, he has not retrieved yet from that drop and his ranking continues to go down, too.

There is news saying that the guy had different injuries after winning that important clay tournament. Well, as an athlete who joined different tennis tournaments, he is unquestionably bound to meet some of those. Moreover, it is difficult to go back to your common form once you had an injury because it takes a lot of patience and determination. It is not only connected with your physical status but also your spiritual aspect.

I just hope that he would be able to bounce back to his common form because men's tennis has never been dreary just like this. Isn't it too dreary to see an eventual contest between top ranks Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal?

A Bad Experience In a Spanish Inn

Before our vacation in Mallorca, I made a reservation in one of the inns in the area to make sure there is a decent and comfy place for us. I made sure that the reservation is sure and approved; nevertheless, I was very disappointed when I found out the day of our arrival that the inn room that we should be occupying was given to another guest. According to the staff that I have spoken with, the visitor was a distant relative of the inn manager that's why he was prioritized.

Because we didn't have any reservation in the other inn, I asked one of my long-time buddies if we could stay in their house at least for a night. It's a excelent thing, the house is so enormous that it was able to accommodate all of us. The following day, I went back to the inn and talked to the manager about their mistake. He was so apologetic and sad for what they have done to us and he even offered vacant rooms in the inn for us. Nevertheless, I did not accept his offer and instead I looked for a better inn in the vicinity where we can stay for the rest of our vacation.

Have you observed Memphis Grizzlies' major man Paul Gasol play?

This player is one of the most talented European players who are playing in the world's major basketball league. I unquestionably deem that Gasol was the factor why Memphis entered the play-offs last NBA season. He is a stable menace inside the court whom the opposing team must contend, or else, they would be outdone.

Nevertheless, I think this Spanish player who earned the 2002 NBA Rookie Award is not as strong and as competitive as the other big men in the league. I deem he's too soft when you compare him with Spurs Tim Duncan and massive Ben Wallace. Though he has a good post up threat, it is not very helpful when he is going up against taller and versatile defenders. Most often than not, defenders are able to predict his move and in time block his attempt.

I deem what Gasol should do is to pick up on his outside shooting and make his defender work outside, too. He should take Dirk Nowitzki as an example who has a consistent percentage outside and a consistent shooting performance inside. If that ensues, Gasol might be able to lead Memphis to an ever higher level of the NBA Playoffs.