Heathrow 6am

Went with another player and her mum to the airport together, and met the team at 6am. Here they are with the team mascot. Notice he has a softball bat in his hand and even a catchers mitt.

Though we were on the same flight, we had to leave Betsy with the team. We won't really speak to her again properly until we land at Heathrow again in six days time.

Saw the girls briefly here and there around the airport, on the plane and at Bologna. The pilot announced they were on board and they got a round of applause.

We went to our hotel and then out for dinner. As usual, the town of Colleccio is deserted at this time of year. Two games tomorrow, 9am and 5.15pm.