What a marvelous day we have had. This morning the sun was shining and we drove to Manley beach where Will got some amazingly big waves. The waves were so big that as he got out of the van a guy asked if he was going surfing and warned him that the waves were really powerful and people often got into trouble out there, a good start... Then he endured Sam saying that he thought his board was too small for the big waves and he hoped that he wouldn't die. So, filled with confidence Will walked out to the beach and me and Sam watched from the comfort of a nice little cafe. As it turns out Will had an amazing surf and much to everyones relief is still alive to tell the tale. He got some great waves and although his heart was pumping a bit too fast for comfort he caught some of his biggest waves ever.
After the epic surf we drove back to Chris's house and had a quick shower and then jumped on the bus into Sydney. We walked to the opera house and Will and Sam went in to get the tickets whilst I waited outside. The reason is that the Opera house does a concession ticket for under 30's where you pay $30 and not $68, whilst this is true for Will and Sam we weren't sure I would pass for 30 so I had to wait outside (very sad). But isn't that a great price, £60 for the three of us to watch a play at the most famous opera house in the world.
Much Ado About Nothing was brilliant, it was 2hrs 40 (including interval) and I wasn't sure how Sam, or Will's attention span would last for all that time but after about 10 minutes of getting used to the Shakesperean works spoken with an Aussie accent we managed tune in and it was hilarious. Sam followed the plot and laughed in all the right places and we all had a fab time. It was a great introduction to Shakespeare for Sam and I think that now he will enjoy studying the play in more detail. The show started at 5pm and we left at 8pm. We found the train station and after a short train ride and three bus rides (one the wrong way) we ended up back at Chris's, by this time it was 9:15 and we quickly drove to the RSL for a hurried dinner and bed.
A fabulous day was had by all. Tomorrow we may head to the zoo if the weather stays fine.
That's wonderful. I enjoyed every moment with you.
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ReplyDeleteHope you are all well. I was pleased to read you were back at the house and meeting up with your friends Sam. I loved the piccie of you and the surfing dude - you looked great! It is Henri's b'day today, she is well and sends her love. Joe had his 6th b'day party on Saturday at hid marshall arts club, he had a bike for his present.
ReplyDeleteAll Grandad and I are doing is working hard. It has been sooo busy here over Easter as the weather was good it makes everyone want to use their caravans.
I was delighted to read you went to Sydney Opera House and what a great play to see.As You Like It is very funny and a good tale to get you into your Shakespeare mode. I am really pleased you enjoyed it.
Keep well love you all grandmaL x