The ninth message
We studied various things this semester.
Next semester waits happily for us in autumn, too.
It is summer vacation in the US now. Schools started their summer break at the beginning of June. In the US summer break is over at the end of August.
Next semester waits happily for us in autumn, too.
For the first time in my life I went to a jousting tournament today (Saturday). Jousting is the official sport of Maryland. A man, woman or
child rides a horse fast. The rider carries a long stick with a fine point (a lance). Three small rings are suspended from arches on the rider's
path. The rider puts the point of the lance through the rings while riding fast. It is not as easy as it sounds. The rider must have strong legs
to hold his body slightly above the saddle. The rider must have a strong arm to hold the lance steady while riding the horse. The rider must
have great eyesight to see the small ring. The rider must concentrate hard on piercing the ring. The horse must be well trained and fast. It
was fun to watch. You can see photos here: http://www.geocities.com/marylandjousting
http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/symbols/sport.htm