I really like to run, and love even more to watch amazing racers during the Olympics. So often the best racers come from Africa, so in the many countries I have gotten to travel, I like to be able to find some of these folks we see on TV. Here, one of the greatest runners, Haile Gebrselassie, lives. He has broken more records and achieved great fame, not only for himself, but also for his people. He's pretty amazing!
We got to stay at his resort last week. It is a really nice place, and very relaxing. Some people had told us that many times Haile even comes to visit, and that there are usually opportunities to meet him. Katie and I were really excited, and hoped throughout the weekend he would just happen to drop by.
The morning we were leaving, we got word that he was on the premises, so of course we did all we could to casually stalk him, hoping to at least get a picture. We saw him outside, and tried to follow him, but being the good resort owner that he was, he was actually there to work! We felt a little awkward, but finally we were able to meet him and get a picture of him. He is very nice, and despite all of his prestige and fame, really loves his country and people.
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Such a cool kid!
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