Swim meet to Victoria, Canada

Bored in the van, but excited to be on our way. Beautiful Olympic mountains.

Gorgeous Puget Sound views

You just can't beat a day like this.

Matt, cuddlin' up. Basking in the sun, reclining.

Everything Twilight in Port Angeles.

The theatre featured in the movie Twilight.

Time to spend in Port Angeles. Tired boys getting back into the van.

Finding breakfast

Team bonding over Salt and Vinegar Crickets.

All smiles as they prepare to gag down the stale treat.

Would YOU eat one?

Aw, GROSS!

He did it!

Thinks he'll stick to a sandwich.

What a day for boating!

Olympic mountains

Teasing his wife.

Sweet!

The guys loving the Coho.

Almost to Victoria.

Blue Skies.

Blue teeth!?!

How he spent his $.

Commonwealth pool.

The team checks out their new surroundings.

Cool. "That is SICK! "

The guys waiting for Coach to check in.

One of the two churches across the street.

Hotel lobby. Getting ready to EAT!!

Get in the van, Grace. We need food!

Waiting in line for dinner.

Feed me. Driving Coach CRAZY!

Al fresco.

Warm ups.

Ready to start the meet.

Going strong.

Our new surroundings.

Working on starts. Yeah. Keep working.

The diving platform and water slide view from stands.

Overwhelmed by the tradition of excellence in the facility--and its sheer size.

My boy on the block.

Someone on the high dive. Distracting during a swim meet, but neat anyway.

Check out this huge place! It even has a wave pool!

Sitting with the team and still driving Coach BATTY!

Walking by both flags.

Post-swim instructions from Coach.

Yup, they are still on the diving tower. I keep expecting to have a broken neck on my hands.

The beauty of the butterfly.

Streatching before another race.

Today swimming is open to all!

The team, waiting for their next event.

The pool from above. There is a public library, full fitness area, special events rooms, exercize classes, cafe', trampolines, teen party rental room,... The list is endless!

, Refueling in the sun.

Waiting in the stands. Again. Still. Always.

Getting on his cap and goggles.

Coach, waiting for his swimmers.

Nervous habit, chewing the fingernails.

Ready for another race to start

Checking out results. It looks like we made the finals--all of them!

I am so honored to have been able to know each of these swimmers. They are great swimmers and wonderful guys! You make me proud!