Returning from Rome as losers in a 3-1 loss to Latina

It was a great trip down south to Latina, Italy. Not because of the volleyball...but because of the location and friends. Latina is about 1 hour north west from Rome on the med sea. Our hotel and balcony of our room were right on the ocean, and looked out onto the sea. What was cool about the friends was that USA team mate Riley Salmon and family were playing for the opposing team who beat us bad. After the beating, Riley and his family were nice enough to take us out to dinner and let us eat nice. In fact I had one of the best pieces of meat I had every had in Europe...carne de pepe verde. It was truly a delight to wash down with 2 bottles of chianti. Thanks for both the beating and the dinner Riles!