Pluskota Tennis: Bound to see that Ole Tower

God Bless American

Many THANKS to our fallen soldiers, vets and

those currently serving!

Bonjour from a very sunny Paris! But I'm sure that is going to change soon. The weather here has been very much link San Francisco's....rainy....cold....windy. Weather we don't like when we are traveling miles on foot daily.

Went to the courts yesterday for practice, but that didn't pan out. The gal Natalie was to hit with has an injury and the doc told her to let it rest. So, we watched Allie play. She battled hard from 0-3 to make it 4-3 in the first. But DeBrito was on fire painting the lines, she has been playing really well. The weather changed to cold and rainy so we headed indoors to watch the match in the player's lounge. Unfortunately, our American lost the second set and the match after being up 5-2. Must say though Kiick is very young and has many great matches ahead of her.

After some visiting in the lounge we headed to the streets of Paris. Bound to see that ole Tower everyone keeps telling us they have here. Hailed a taxi, told him where we were going....his reply....."no". WAIT....WHAT??? NOOOOO.....are you kidding us?? Stood 25 more minutes until we were able to hail another which was more then willing to take us the two miles to the Eiffel Tower.

On the way, we saw the "sister" of the Statue of Liberty. Who of course points toward her sis in New York. A beautiful sight this Memorial Day weekend. Upon our arrival, we noticed the thousands of people waiting in line to either walk the stairs or lift of the Tower. They must wait there hours for their turn, something we would not attempt this outing. The Eiffel Tower is a beautiful structure and piece of history. We didn't spend much time in the area, for the weather had really turned on us. So a few pictures and we were back in a cab to Roland Garros.

Stopped for pizza and pasta, a safe choice. Then headed to the bus stop for our pick up....which was already there. A made dash, so that we wouldn't miss it and have to wait 20 minutes....and we were on board. Back to the apartment for a nap. Then Natalie headed down to the courts at our apt complex to at least hit serves and do fitness. Again she was yelled at that the courts were private for residents. And then asked if she was here for The French. It is soooo funny that when she says "yes", that still doesn't change their minds about using the courts. It is only when she says that we are staying in an apartment they change their tune and tell her how to get access to the empty court she is currently standing on. Which is a process that would take a day or two and until then no practice on these courts. Wow...that is unheard of in the states. Especially if the courts are vacant, you just jump on one and play.

Anyway, the gentleman and Nat finally settled on hitting at 2:30 today. That being after Natalie turned to the crowd and asked if anyone wanted to hit and all the women shook their heads like....."hell no, not with you...you are toooo good for us"....chuckles were had by all!

Now my dilemma of the day is....do I go to watch matches at the French...Fed plays, Venus plays....OR....do I stay here and capture Natalie's practice with the local on film? UGH decisions, decisions!

No matter the decision, I will get back with you once the lil yellow ball ends it's bounce....till then enjoy some pictures below of some hard working tourney folks and the famous Tower they have here....Love and Blessings....Sherry!