Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Meeting Amy at Berkeley

Pat and I have known Amy for all her life.  Amy’s Mum (my good friend Judy) and I were pregnant together when Judy had Amy and I had Paul three weeks later.

After an international tennis career, Amy is now working as a development officer for emerging tennis players in Northern California.  Pat and I went over to Berkeley to catch up with her.

 

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The University of California – Berkeley opened its door to students in 1873.

 

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The Berkeley Campanile, officially named Sather Tower, is modelled on St Mark’s Basilica in Venice. At the top is a carillon of 61 bells, “ranging from the size of a cereal bowl to that of a Volkswagen” (Lonely Planet).

Unfortunately, we didn’t get to witness this spectacular sight ourselves as the tower was being modified to make it accessible to wheelchairs.

 

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Bridge in university grounds.

 

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Parking is at a bit of a premium in the university grounds.  You have to be pretty special to be even considered for a parking space.

 

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Amy took us to the university Tennis Centre where her friend Jana was playing.  Beside the courts is a poster of  Amy and her doubles partner – Amy won the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) doubles championship three years in a row.  And this year, Jana won the women’s singles title.

 

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Pat and Amy with “the” picture.

 

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Jana and Amy.

 

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Laura drove over to Berkeley after work, and we all had dinner together.  Great to catch up with you again Amy!

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