I went to the restaurant kicking my soccer ball in the street when some guys say “Hey pass it over here.” So I do.
They pass it back to me. What followed was one of the best pick up games of my life. We played for three hours in the streets of Lido, Italy at 10 at night.
The air was a refreshing cool breeze.The guys that we’re playing with are all about 30, but it doesn’t matter. As we are playing, we asked them were they were from and they told us that they were Portuguese and that they were here fixing up a hotel.
As I go to shoot I feel like I am on top of the world and it is slowed down just for me. I realize once I hear the clock tower ring midnight my mom and I must get home.
Before we leave, since this was such a small island, they asked us if we wanted to play again tomorrow at the beach. My mom and I said to them, "Of course.”
The next morning, though, my mom was doubtful that they would show up. So she said that maybe we should not go to meet them. I said, “No way.” I was sure that they were going to come.She kept trying to convince me that we shouldn’t go. I didn’t budge. So we went. We got there and they were right there with a soccer ball in their hands. We started to play. And we played for a long time just kicking it around. I could feel the my feet digging in to the deep golden sand.My tread as it feels like one step forward and one and a half steps back, but still I'm having a great time.
We then started to go swimming in the Adriatic Sea. It was very refreshing after a long day of soccer .We swam in the sea for about 2 hours in the nicest place I've ever been.They were really nice people; they were older and had work to do, but still took the time to play soccer with my mom and me.
Finally, my Mom joined in and we played a game. It was the end of the day we had to go home. I was sad because we were going to Florence the next day. It was the highlight of our whole trip and it proves that sport really brings people together.
lukas (unauthenticated)
Jan 19, 2010 6:26 PM
Max - I really liked your story about soccer game with 30 year olds. I really liked how your story took place in Italy. when I read your story I found a good picture in my mind. Your story had a lot of details and was a very good story. Good job Max.
Olivia (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 12:55 PM
Hi Max,
I really liked your story. You were really clear in some of your descriptions. I think your story could have had a little more flow but it was really good! I got some really good pictures in my head. You could have been just a little more descriptive. Keep up the good work, Max!
Olivia
Ryan Netter (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 12:59 PM
Max,
Your story was so entertaining! I thought you told the highlight of your trip very well, and it kept me interested the whole time. The pictures told me about how much fun you were having, but the story itself didn't need them. Glad you had so much fun. Keep it up.
Ryan
Alex Feldman (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:02 PM
Max,
Your story was amazing! The trip sounded really fun! The pictures are really cool and described a lot. I'm happy you had a lot of fun! haha, I can only imagine playing soccer with 30 year olds! haha fun!
Blair (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:07 PM
Max,
You story is great!!! The funny thing is that i have been on that beach......
It is so cool that you decided to write this. Write more Often!!
Blair
Thomas Gillespie (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:11 PM
That was an awesome story. it sounds like soooo much fun and a good time. =P
jay (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:11 PM
Max,
I really liked your story. That soccer game sounds like so much fun! The dudes sound really nice.
Waverly Brown (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:14 PM
Max,
Your story was really cool i like the part when you said "As I go to shoot I feel like I am on top of the world and it is slowed down just for me." it was really intense.
Jack Goodwin (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:14 PM
Max,
That was a great story, it had amazing detail. That game and trip sounded awesome.
Nice job
jack
pierson (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:23 PM
I really liked your story. it reminds me of the time when I went to Vietnam and met people who played pingpong with me.
I think you can expand on the swimming.
Darby (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:27 PM
Max,
I really liked your story. You did a very good job describing everything. It sounded like a really fun trip. Good job.
-Darby
Hannah (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:27 PM
Max,
I love your story. The way you described how you felt in the soccer games was awesome. I felt like I could see the beach (besides in the pictures) because of your great descriptions of it. I think you could maybe work a little on past and present tense, because you were jumping back and forth a little, but still I thought it was a great story and I am sure it was an awesome experience. Great job!
Griffin (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:32 PM
Max that was awesome, the discriptions are really good
Griffin
henry (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 1:41 PM
I like all the details
Garrett Rawlings (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 4:01 PM
max that was a great story. i liked how you made it feel like we were there with you. i think you could have edited a little better but other wise it was great. you also look so young and little. how old were you?
Garrett Rawlings III #22
Keegan "loves soccer" Whitelaw (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 4:12 PM
Max,
Max, I loved this story so much that I was like "Wow that is sweet!" When I finshed I read it again. I loved how you said
"That sport really brings people together." I loved that line and it is true! I loved how you were just kicking a ball around and these
guys just came up to you. It made me feel like I was there! Great story and very detailed! I love the pictures! Once again great story and
this was awesome! Keep up the good work!
Your Pal, Keegan
P.S Like Garrett said how old were you?
Eliza (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 4:38 PM
Max,
Good Job! That sounded really fun. I got a good picture in my head when you said " The air was a refreshing cool breeze " Great Story
Eliza
carson AKA wilky (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 5:18 PM
max
hat would be so much fun o and i loved the picture
peace ,wilky
Nico Gerhardt (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 5:26 PM
dear max,
your story was exiting and joyful. it also sounds like you had a lot of fun
and your descriptions of your story were very detailed
Hope Perkins (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 6:52 PM
Max,
Great story! you know i love the beach, especaly going swimming with my dog. I never thought of bringing a soccer ball to the beach. I think I'll try that next time. I wouldn't have wroten it in any other way.
-Hope
Parker Jones (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 7:00 PM
Great story!!! I cant believe that 30 year old men played soccer with you and I love the picture of that guy holding you hahahaha!!!! ounce again great story!!!!!!
Tripp Hutchinson code name Billy Joe (unauthenticated)
Jan 20, 2010 7:35 PM
all you need is an open space and a ball. max you have proved the formula for soccer. Great description, flow, and comedy wow max you have just proved the formula for a great story. Killing two birds with one stone, keep up the Great work.
P.S. sick pictures
sean (unauthenticated)
Jan 21, 2010 1:18 PM
that was great and great discription, that would be really cool to play soccer that long, i can relate to that but it was football and they were my age.
Kristian (unauthenticated)
Jan 21, 2010 2:07 PM
Max I really liked your story did you ever get tired playing at ten at night. was the water warm? you were really little when you went there. Well thats what it looked like. GOOD JOB I really liked it.
Lilly (unauthenticated)
Jan 21, 2010 2:26 PM
Max-
That's a cool story. I remember hearing it in class one day, but that didn't have much description. It's cool that you just see some guys on a street and all of the sudden they're like your best friend. I really like what you at the end "that sports really bring people together.
-Lilly
Braden (unauthenticated)
Jan 21, 2010 7:06 PM
Max
That was an awesome story. Thats a long time for playing soccer and it looked like you had fun. I liked how you ended the story. Keep up the good work
-Braden
Emily (unauthenticated)
Jan 21, 2010 8:22 PM
Max
Max that sounded so cool i wish i could have played. I felt like i was there. I cant believe you payed that long. I love the story keep on writing max.
- Emily
Lexi who is NOT (unauthenticated)
Jan 25, 2010 6:00 PM
that was awesome Max! i would have loved to be there. i love the fact random people, no matter who they are, can come together to do something they love.
-Lex
Samie (unauthenticated)
Jan 28, 2010 1:00 PM
Max,
That was really good. I like all the details. You mad me believe that you were really having fun.
Samie
Evan (unauthenticated)
Jan 28, 2010 7:01 PM
Wow! Sounds like a great story! You have very nice details and I love your choice of words. I can tell that this was your favorite part of your vacation.
sarah (unauthenticated)
Feb 2, 2010 1:24 PM
Wow!! Great story. Its wierd that you just ran into those guys and played soccer with them. They sound like nice people. You used great discription and unlike most stories I actually enjoyed reading this.
-Sarah
jackie (unauthenticated)
Feb 2, 2010 3:31 PM
Max that was a really good story. It sounds fun to play soccer at 10 at night for three hours.
Dane (unauthenticated)
Feb 2, 2010 7:46 PM
Max,
That must have been really fun. I would like to here more abot it someday. P.S. I like how you described swimming.