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THE PORTUGAL RUGBY TOUR EASTER 1987
J.Llewellin
After a tiring coach journey and a four hour wait at Manchester Airport the touring party of 26 boys and 4 masters
left a sunny Britain at 8.30 a.m. on Monday 6th April. After some 'In-flight Entertainment' from J. J. Griffiths, We
arrived in torrential rain at Lisbon airport-so much for the Thomson 'Winter Sun' holiday! On arrival at the 'Hotel
Paris' in EstoriL 12 miles from Lisbon, on the coast we found that we had a two hour wait for our rooms. Training
was called off because of the weather and some opted for an early night, but a few found the hotel disco
entertaining.
Tuesday morning saw an optimistic change in the weather and training took place on the beach-a unique
experience-but one not enjoyed by Alex Lewis! This was followed by a welcome first dip in the Atlantic. The next
day was our first game against Lisbon University, CCB winning 32-20. The pitch was alarming to say the least,
containing about 2 square yards of grass at the most! That night we enjoyed a reception where a certain 'Melanie'
will be remembered. Later on, it was discovered the next morning, Mr. Cherry left early with a headache, and Oliver
Facey, when discovered at 4.00 a.m. wandering the Estoril Streets told K.T.N. he'd been looking for the bank!
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