The Opening Ceremony

What a great atmosphere as 21 Countries paraded in front of their national flag which took place in the adjoining sports hall to the swimming pool. Team GB win the award for the noisiest biggest and happiest team at the ceremony. The newly appointed team captains for GB paraded with the flags after being chosen by their team mates after having to  make a  speech as to why they wanted to be team captain.

Following the speeches where anyone who is anyone in Loano seemed to make a speech and can you believe it they were all in Italian!!!!!!! the party started and everyone was up dancing and clapping, although not for too long as there is some serious swimming to take place. Took a great photo of the team on the opening ceremony poduim which we will try and down load this evening.

Last training session this afternoon  before the competition starts tomorrow.