Mehdi leads  the way to the Madrid open. There the students will watch a live game of tennis.

The Stadium begins to fill with spectators.

Everyone is perched ready for the action to begin.

Let the game commence – Come on Rafa

Its not to be, Rafael Nadal is out two sets to one.

A look at the smaller courts on the facility.

Mehdi is currently in Madrid on one of the many trips offered by CdL.

He reports that the weather is far hotter than Geneva.

The city is beautiful & there are many sites to see.

Tuesday May 10th 1994

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president

Mandela’s inauguration came after more than 300 years of white rule. Before becoming president, he was a pivotal figure in the fight against the racist apartheid regime and was incarcerated for 27 years.