Bubba Sparks (and his poles) arrive in Sydney safe & sound

The excitement is palpable in Bubba Spark’s blog from Sydney on the eve of the World Masters Games: “There are SO MANY uniforms from all over the world as the airport was a zoo. On our flight I quit counting T-shirts I saw for the different sports at 12. Everything from water polo, volleyball, weightlifting, track cycling, boxing, gymnastic, rowing, etc.” But the best news was: His poles arrived in one piece! He also writes: “Today was drizzly and in the low to mid 50s, but this afternoon is nice and sunny but breezy. I can see the big bridge and downtown from my hotel window as well as most of the Olympic Park venues. Pretty awesome. . . . BTW — they sit and drive on the right side of their cars and drive on the left side of the road.” So look both ways while vaulting, Bubba! Best of luck!