The ICBIE doesn’t miss anything, it embraces art and culture, but also sport.
During the days between the 24th of October and the 3rd of November, in fact, we acted as a refuge for the athletes who participated in two very important Bahian sporting events that took place in Ribeira, right in front of the ICBIE center: “The Brazilian Rowing Masters’ Championship” and “The North and North-East Rowing Cup.”
The athletes came from every part of Brazil, from Parà, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do norte and Espirito santo.
It was not just that group of people, but a true invasion of men and women, boys and girls, who shared a common passion and dedication to a complex and difficult sport that is sadly little considered by the world media.
The ICBIE, with its spacious facilities, its tranquil sleeping accommodations and its great breakfasts and dinners (prepared by the management), offered the best lodgings imaginable, succeeding in putting up everyone, despite a considerable overbooking, and helping all the athletes to feel at home with their fine service.
Every day, after the intense morning training sessions or the competitions, the athletes were able to rest in the cool and shady courtyard in front of the bedrooms, and in the evening, they could permit themselves a nice walk up to the nearby and famous Ribeira Ice Cream Shop. To perfectly top off the experience, the master of ceremonies of the prize giving event was the ICBIE President, who who presented the trophies for the winners of some of the most exciting and important competitions.
After the races, when the noise and excitation subsided, the glitter of the gold medals left the feeling that the ICBIE is good luck for whoever passes our way.
Athletes, artists, poets and adventurers, therefore, should consider coming to this place, for its “Boã sorte”.
Caterina Scarselli
