SOB - The Start

It always seems a bit strange back blipping images but writing about them like it is happening in the moment. When viewed a year or two from now, however, I won't remember exactly when I posted them and the narrative will make more sense if kept current so here goes.

My home for the next seven days, Playa El Palmar in Ixtapa. We have put up 30 volleyball nets (many of which can be seen in this photo) for use by the 250 guests and 10 professional players who began arriving this afternoon. The first couple of rounds are coed fours (two men, two women per side) and everyone gets to meet a lot of people because you are constantly changing nets depending on how you finish each round (losers move down the beach, winners move up). A few lucky guests get to partner with one of the professionals players, like Jeremy Casebeer shown attacking the ball in the center of this frame, for a truly memorable start to their South of the Border Volleyball Vacation.