International Students Luiz & Yago in Rumford, Maine, USA 2009-2010: First Cross-Country Race

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

First Cross-Country Race

These were the worst ski conditions with respect to wind, cold, and icy snow. And yet, both boys suited up and raced! They were great for first-time racers over a short one kilometer course. Normally, they'll race 5 kilometers, but this was a sprint race.

Congratulations, ski racers!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Great pictures, Rich!
Congratulations to both racers, you have more cold than me in Antarctica! Well done, gentlemen.

Yago; December 29, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Rich said...: I believe that, Yago. I believe it. And this weekend we're heading toward a heavy snow storm. Winter has officially arrived in Rumford, Maine, USA!; December 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM

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Luiz Gustavo Ristow

International exchange student Luiz Gustavo Ristow is a 16-year-old from Joinville, Brazil (click on photo above for further information), who loves soccer and math. Joinville has 600,000 citizens, so Luiz will find the town of Rumford (7,000) a unique experience. Why America? "I want to go to America to learn to speak English fluently, for life experiences, to grow as a person, and to learn another culture." Luiz says he's interested in international business or teaching P.E. though he knows he has time for making that decision. Luiz looks forward to being a brother to Yago and racing Rich through the mountain paths to see just how old his host dad is!

Yago Ceballos

International exchange student Yago Ceballos of El Puerto Des Santa Maria, Spain (click on photo), will turn 15 years old in September. He's an avid sailor, plays soccer, and plans to become a Spanish Naval officer like his dad. Why America? "I want to go to America because I want to know different people like you, Rich, who will help me to open my mind. I think I will improve as a person living with you and Luiz." Naturally, Yago wants to improve his English, make many American friends, and to create a lifelong friendship with his Brazilian brother, Luiz, and his American host dad, Rich.