This morning we were all excited to go to the training center and see Embu. We were all waiting on the bus and as we started to go we counted off and noticed we were missing 3 kids. We quickly told Xhino and we went back to get Josh, Brad and Gabe. Half asleep Josh and Brad hurried to the bus without breakfast because they forgot to wake up this morning, again. And then we were off to see Embu, for shopping and seeing the town. In Embu we saw many jerseys, hats, and other souvenirs. While walking toward where we were going to meet we passed a very sketchy dog. We bought lots of things in Embu because it was famous for arts and crafts. After we had a delicious lunch we got back on the bus and headed to the Sao Paulo Youth training facility, where 120 kids who start at 11 years old. These kids all practice, sleep, learn and live at this facility from 11 to even 20 years old. They have many fields, but only one turf field. There is a workout room, a film room, computer rooms and all of the kids dorms. There was also a dentist office, a doctors office, a pediatrist and a phsycologist there to help the students have a happy functional life there and play soccer and keep their grades up. Most of the kids here probably won't get the chance to go pro, and thats why they are very serious about their academics too.
When we got back from the training facility we had a futsol game from 6 oclock to 8. We did drills for one hour and then scrimmaged the brazilians. Kyle played goalie and I played in the field. Unfortunately we were all owned by the brazilians. But our spirits were soon lifted, because after we had dinner we went to town and walked the busy streets listening to the music and buying delicious smelling treats, such as chocolate filled churros, chocolate strawberries and caramel apples. None of us are looking forward to the early morning bus ride tomorrow at 8:30. We are all now in charge of waking up Brad (facts) and Josh (JZ cheetah).
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