Q.
What are some countries you've gotten to travel to for basketball or personal
reasons?
"Wow, I've been to a lot of countries. I'm a globetrotter. I've
been to Russia, Australia, Europe… there are a lot. I really liked Australia.
I enjoyed Sydney, the Games. Maybe because they speak English, that's why I enjoyed
it so much. They are very Americanized."
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Staley was chosen to reprsent her country and carry the U.S. flag in the opening
ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics. Stuart Franklin/NBAE/Getty Images |
Q. Do you have
a favorite place to vacation?
"I actually went to Turks and Caicos this
past April. I enjoyed that. Last year I went to a very secluded place, Anguilla.
You have to take a ferry from another island, but a few friends and I took a private
speedboat out. I've also been to the Cayman Islands."
Q. So if you could
choose... would you rather be on a beach, hiking and camping out, or visiting
a museum?
"I like quiet. I don't like a lot of people around. I like
to rest, relax and read books. I also work out on vacations to get myself ready
for the WNBA season."
Q. What are your favorite WNBA cities to
visit?
"(Even before being traded there) I liked Houston. They have a nice
mall, plus it's hot and I enjoy the heat."
Q. What is your favorite
city to visit when you want to go shopping?
"Well, Philadelphia treats
me right. They aren't a WNBA city yet, though."
Q. How about for a good
meal when out on the town?
"Well, since I don't dine out, I'll tell you
that the best room service is at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. They have
some great crabcakes. I have that the night before the game and then again pre-game.
I like to watch TV when I eat and channel change. I like MSNBC, I'm a news channel
watcher."