We had a fun afternoon traveling to the beautiful Swiss town of Zweisimmen. A fantastic ski area in the canton of Bern. Our Thun Tiger offensive coordinator Chris had organized an arrangement with the community to conduct a football camp for the local children.
So, I hopped in the van with Chris and two of our U-19 players Angel and Joel. They had already loaded up the gear we needed for our demonstration. We began a picturesque drive through the beautiful countryside.
Despite the rainy weather (I think I have jinxed my second homeland – it has pretty much rained on and off every day since I arrived two months ago!) Honestly the beauty of this place will knock your socks off. It’s like driving through a post card.
I do have to say – the rivers running into Lake Thun from the mountains are nearly overflowing due to the enormous amount of rain … the entire river is rapids from the mountains to Lake Thun. Looks really dangerous to be honest with you.
Well we got a break – the weather held off for most of the three-hour training session with the youngsters. Two of our other U-19 players also joined us – as Shawn and Omar arrived right before we started.
What great young men we have in the Tigers organization. Willing to give up their afternoon and battle what could have been a really rainy day. But, luckily as I already mentioned – the rain fell on and off, but never really very hard.
By the way Chris is a doctor and a surgeon who specializes in hip replacements. (I know he has been eyeing me up – but my hips are fine…some other parts not so much). Naturally he is very organized and he really had everything worked out for our camp.
He and the four players did all the work! I did my usual cheerleading. Now, although I speak very few words of Swiss German and these youngsters pretty much speak no English. We all had a great time!
I imagine the kids all went home and told their parents about some grey haired lunatic clapping, high fiving and blasting out a “Whhheeeeww! (Ala Worldwide Wrestling Federation’s Ric Flair!)
But, really a big thank you to Chris, the Tigers, and these fabulous young men who helped these youngsters appreciate the game of American Football! Just another episode or (mis)adventure in my football wanderings! 
