Cardrona.

I forgot to take the camera to the game today, so you are spared more rugby pictures. It was a good run to Cromwell, through the mist and the whore frost. The boys on both sides were a bit shy of tackling for the first half on account of the very hard ground. But Cromwell fought a great battle which they lost and Coach Timu gave out 8 chocolate bars to be shared by all the boys (tackle of the day wins a snicker bar) as the tackling was all good when it came. He then awarded every boy in the team 3 points. There are only 2 games left and he is obviously keen to make sure every boy has points to their name, to be proud of. All boys glowed.

We went to Cardrona Inn for chips as Finn has been keen since we got here to see if Aragon is still sitting there in the corner. He wasn't but it was very pleasant sitting by the fireside. I have here a photo of a fine example of the outdoor eating area we require Spook to build when we get back to Scotland. It is easy to forget that we might not have the climate for it, but it's a very ncie thought. Meg wondered if this saddle would be any good for the horse at home that she doesn't have. (yet.) The ski area is behind the Inn.

We went to Edgewater Resort (the first place we stayed for 2 days when we arrived) to watch the 2nd attempt by The All Blacks to beat the French. We joined John's mum and Dad for a drink and thankfully the game went the Kiwi way this time.

grateful for:

children that are a pleasure to be with.

Stunningly beautiful weather.