Copiapó Beach Rugby in Bahia Inglesa

– Burning White Sands –

Today, I finally get to not only visit Bahia Inglesa but play Beach rugby as well. When I arrived, there was such a glare from the sun was beating down on the White Sands that it made it difficult to see. I had forgotten how hot the Atacama region and I knew that if I didn’t find some kind of shade it would be a bad day for me. So I walked a few blocks over to the next Beach, and butt a beach umbrella. This not only protected my skin but my camera equipment as well.

– My Games –

The first game was tougher than anticipated due to the heat. It probably would have been a good idea to arrive one or two days earlier to acclimate to the extreme temperatures of the Atacama Desert. However, by the third game, I was in the zone. This was probably one of the best games I have played in Beach rugby as well as one of the most difficult teams. Who played against Tarapacá. However, I really enjoyed the game.

Game 01: Copiapó (vs)

The first game was proving to be more difficult to play than I had imagined. The Atacama sun beating down on you without any remorse, making it difficult to focus. It probably would have been a good idea to arrive an extra day earlier to acclimate to the weather.

Game 02: Copiapó (vs)

Game 03: Copiapó (vs) Tarapacá

I am not sure what was going on, but I was in the zone during this game. I would say that this was one of the best games I have played as well as one of the toughest teams I have played. We may not have won the game, but I certainly enjoyed it.

Game 04: Copiapó (vs)

Game 05: Copiapó (vs)

– Tournament Results –

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