Well it was another lazy day in paradise today. Last night we headed to the club where we drank a few wines and then Sam went with his friend Ben to play on the play station. Nic and Mark invited Sam to stay the night and so we had a Sam free night in the van and Sam had a really good sleep in a comfy bed. It was an early start all round this morning, Will arranged to surf with some of the blokes at 6am (that's right 6am!!) of course he got up quietly (not!) and I stretched out, having the van to myself and was just dozing off when the door was flung open by Sam saying 'quick Mum where's my board we're going in for a surf!'... It was now 6:45am and I realised that there was to be no more sleep for me, so I got dressed and wandered down to the beach to read and watch the surf (you may be wondering why Sam was up at 6:45, actually he got up at 6am to help Ben do his paper round!!).
At about 9:45 they came out of the sea and got changed as we were due to be round at Liz and Al's for 10:15 for home made scones and coffee - we were running a wee bit late but got around there and sat on their terrace overlooking the ocean and eating the most delicious scones with butter and jam...mmmmm. Not used to the early morning start we headed back to the van and got a bit of rest before heading back up the road to catch a lift to the rugby. We had decided to watch a match whilst in NZ and this one was a local NZ side V Russia (in training for the world cup). Again we were about 10 mins late, this is very unlike me but because we haven't had to rush for 5 months we're all on a bit of a go slow.
The rugby was great and we sat watching the game and eating a picnic (the Russian team are an ugly bunch which was disappointing because I don't really get rugby so the highlight for me is watching the nice muscular rugby players running around).
So now we are back at the van - it's 7:45pm and Will and Sam are back in the surf. I have uploaded a pic of the van parked on the hill where we are camping, it's a great spot, literally 30 seconds from the sea. The only problem is it's about 5 mins to the loo (not great in the middle of the night!)
Hi everyone especially the lovely Sam. All I can think about is that you are soon to be a - yes - teenager - It seems impossible, but you you do make a beautiful one. Love you sooo much. I know you don't want such sop but hey here's some kisses too xxxx miss you.
ReplyDeleteI am writing from Spain the weather here is excellent for January and Grandad & I are thoroughly enjoying ourselves.I did dip my toe in the pool yesterday but not ventured in for a swim - I might yet! I'll let you know . I'd go in if I had a wet suit like you !!
Just finished reading Exteremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathon Safer Foer. This is a very different read and one you cannot put down - Get it if you can Ruth you will read it more than once I think.
We have been to Tarifa - fantastic - but so calm the only surfers were standing on their boards with an oar. A good number of them - looked very native - I don't know what you call this activity.
Everyone is well and send their love Dex & Joe are back to school. Dex is being very good lately, Aunty Lauren is very pleased with him, but Devon has taken up the naughty boy gauntlet. Blake is Blake keeps himself to himself and the twin girls are a lot better after their horrid chest infections.
Tom's on a mega diet, hopefully, you won't know him when you come home. He is doing very well and is completely determined this time - Good for him.
Flying home next Monday.
All our love. Look after each other.
xxxxx