At the training facility in Parana, the kids were star-struck!

All the “Nadadores” at the press conference.

Here I am with Daan Glorie of the Netherlands, after the 2km sprint.

Roommates: The Dutch, Americans, Canadians, and the Croatians!

The Banana Bus (I bet you thought I made that up!)

“It’s a swearing kind of day.”  Got caught in the rain and missed the Banana Bus.

The cottage in Hernandarias.  No electricity, no swim bag, no food supplies.  Hooray!

Sunset over the Rio Parana.

Getting ready for the second sprint race, the 5km Alternative.

Swimming against the current.

The finish.

How did they know that watermelon was my favorite?

Podium finish.