La Manga Tennis Tour

Greetings Whoever You Are,

I'd like to tell you about the time I embarked on a epic adventure to a stunning country called Spain! It was an amazing experience that all started on 12th April 2014. It was a tennis trip to a famous tennis club called La Manga (near Murcia). The GB tennis team has been there including Andy Murray.

Watching a demo on doubles tactics

Estelle (left) and me (right) outside one of the apartments

Got excited about our epic view and all went to take photos

There are 28 courts including 20 clay courts, 4 astro and 4 hard. We were split into 3 groups based on our ability. I, because I am sooooo amazing (well just happened to have a good serving day), was picked for the first team (just). Our first tennis training session started at 11:00 and finished at 13:00. Then at 15:00 we had a fitness session and then from 16:00-18:00 we played tournaments and matches. 5 hours on Monday-Friday, turning out to be a tiring week.

On the Sunday night our apartment had a barbecue. I was lucky enough to be in an apartment with my best friend Lara. And another girl in my year called Estelle, someone who i hadn't known that well at the begining of the trip. There were also two really nice year 9s and our apartment teacher Mrs. Keogh. (below)

One night we went out for a meal at a tapas place. It was the first time I had a proper tapas meal and our table all challenged each other to try a bit of everything that came out. Only two succeeded and I was one of them! And the same restaurant I decided to try out my spanish and order my drink in spanish… "Zumo de melocoton, por favour". Only to discover that the waitress didn't even speak spanish!

Now because it is the Summer term, we have started tennis at school. And I have made the squad of 8 from our year! I'm looking forward to putting my new skills into action and going for it!

All in all I had a great week. My tennis improved greatly and I really recommend La Manga Club.

Tash