Day Five (San Marino & Third Game)

Sleeping in until 915am today was quite the treat for us girls, we always need our beauty sleep! We enjoyed an Italian breakfast in our beautiful hotel overlooking San Marino before meeting with the local guide!  The local guide talked a lot of the republic of San Marino and how the state is proud of its independence.  One of the most interesting facts about this republic is that every 6 months they elect two new "prime ministers" to govern this republic!  This way is very different from our democratic system of government.  Up, up, and up we climbed until we reached the very top of the old center city of San Marino. When we reached the top, we were breathless from both the hike up but more so because of the spectacular views! The shopping in San Marino was great with lots of touristy shops selling great gifts and souvenirs!  For pregame meal today, we had spaghetti and meatballs, which our tour guide told us is not something the locals actually ever have here and that it is strictly "American Italian!" It was delicious none the less! Our third and final game began at 8:30pm vs. the Adriatic Sea Sirens. We made a quick stop at the beach to see the Adriatic Sea which apparently brought us good luck, as we won at the buzzer 71-69!  It was a nail biter kind of game the last 5 minutes, but as a team, everyone kept their composure and Lex was able to make a game winning pass to Corissa who made the go ahead basket as time expired! The Red Flash swept the Italian competition, and we finished 3-0 on our foreign tour! We still have two days left in this beautiful country and plan to make the most of it! Tomorrow we leave San Marino early in the morning to visit Florence and Tuscany for the day, so for now "Buonanotte!"

-Hope Phillips

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