The tension many newer members of the bridge community experience when first entering the competitive arena is not unknown to the most accomplished of players.
After 1336 miles of driving, the Great American Bridge Tour caravan pulled into this year's host of the American Contract Bridge League's Spring North American Bridge Championships: New Orleans, Louisiana.
During our time away from the bridge table, Dr Donna and I toured the countryside to the north of Padova, IT in the care of our friend and guide, Paolo Clair.
From the Headquarters of the Great American Bridge Tour in Elk Point South Dakota, USA it is an 8000 KM to Padova, IT, but the distance flies by when we are headed to our favorite place in Europe.
The past six months has been one of transition for the Great American Bridge Tour, as our Training Facility has been relocated from San Diego, CA to Elk Point, South Dakota.
The benefits of the two day drive from the Great American Bridge Tour Headquarters in Elk Point, South Dakota to the NABC in Las Vegas are...Photo: Heifer Bridge Squad