NOTE: This blog is written by Emily Broos (U19 WBB), Ashley Broos (U16 WBB), and Ruth Broos (their mom) from Chandler, Arizona. They are traveling in the Schwarzenegger Group.
Our journey began 2 and a half years ago with Richie Schueler reaching out to us. Emily is being invited to play in United World Games on a nomination by Brad Estes, “You need her on your team.” We met Bad many years prior with his organization holding a camp in Scottsdale, Az. Who would have thought that a small camp that Emily attended brought us all the way to Europe.
Today feels like 72 hours of no sleep. Escaping 120 degree weather in Phoenix, AZ we finally made it to the hotel for the night in Munich, Germany. Sun started with a red eye flight that was delayed. But that was okay as we had a 12 hour layover in Boston. Landing in Boston and nothing to do for 12 hours allowed us to buy a deck of cards and play some games.
Then the fun began, Richie showed up, Jody followed and we started meeting teammates. Our first encounter was with Amanda from Brazil playing soccer. We would loose her company after landing in Munich. Now with 2 more flights, little sleep and more airport food.
Everyone is tired but the day goes on! After all that sitting on airplanes, 11,500 steps or 5.2 miles or movement. Touring Dachau Concentration Camp from 1933-1944. Sad to feel the emotions of torture and fear and helplessness. History in the making but it sure has an impact on who we are or should be today.
More history, The Kirche St. Peter (“Church of St. Peter”) is one of Munich’s landmark and oldest Parishes. Checking out local vendors at Marienplazt and hungry for some real food – Brauhaus Schmidtz!
We are now on our way to a first nights rest. Wednesday morning we depart on a bus trip to Austria to begin the United World Games.
-Ashley, Emily and Ruth Broos
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