DieselFish
Dragon Boat Team kicked off the season with a big meal (and some paddling,
too).
At
this week’s practice, Coach Marynka taught us the secret for getting a good
pull on our paddles. She knows a counterintuitive way to generate more power. The
technique launches the boat through the water, but the catch is that it’s
tiring.
Practice left us exhausted. Some of us had to sit down for a while to regain
composure. It’s a good thing we had a big meal planned.
After
practice, the team went to Yum Cha Palace in Menlo Park for its annual dim sum
lunch.
Yes,
there’s a dim sum restaurant in Menlo Park. But I swear it’s excellent. The steamed
shrimp dumplings have translucent wrappers. The BBQ pork buns are made with
honey. The pan-fried daikon cakes are slightly crusty. Not many restaurants in
Silicon Valley do dim sum this well.
We
booked two tables, and for the next two hours, we had the time of our lives chatting
and nibbling away. DieselFish went on hiatus for much of the winter, so this
was the first time in a while that the whole team was able to gather together
and catch up.
The
delicious food and friendly atmosphere perked us up. What a fun and tiring way
to start the season!
➡ You can join our food and fitness adventures, too! Email me at DFcaptains@gmail.com now for free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City.
-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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