Day 11 - Round 8

Mom's Gina & Me with Kadhir & Cam

Dad's Kovan & Rob with Kadhir & Cam

One of the nice things about coming to these tournaments is meeting new people.  The parents get a lot of time to hang around and talk.  We spent time with Gina & Kovan Pillai from New York, and in round 8, Cameron was playing on the board next to Kadhir.  His round 8 opponent is from Peru,

Eric Joel Chong Chinchay.  Cameron asked, how come all these guys have so many names?  I don't get it do you.  My camera obviously had a spot on the lens right on the guys eye, does that look weird.  Cameron was very insecure about playing this game and had lost a lot of confidence, we were wondering if the strain of this long tournament was taking it's toll.  In the end he won.  Cameron had an even position and slight advantage, the opponent offered two draws but Cameron could see that he had enough of an advantage that he wanted to play on and out played his opponent in the end game for the win.

Round 8 opponent Eric Joel Chong Chinchay from Peru

This is not Iguacu Falls!

I was testing if my camera really could take a
 picture under water and it worked!

Roughing it!

Lucas got to spend the day at the water park across the street.  Bitu and Tashi joined us and they had a great time.  At first Lucas didn't want to go but when it was time to leave, he didn't want to leave the park.

Lucas, Tashi & Bitu

Bitu & Tashi coming down!

Tashi is racing her mom & Lucas
She is the lighter and the fastest
down this slide.