I took a picture of Cromwell on the way down to Alex yesterday, and a picture on the way home again. The pictures don't show the majestic quality of the drive, but Finn wouldn't let me stop and take any more, even though he can't help being impressed himself. The landscape does get under your skin eventually. After my poor impression of Alexandra on my first visit, I now really like it. I look at the hills around and feel the vast emptiness that is just outside the towns. The road out of Alex to the South rises up to a plain, with rocky outcrops that you don't see in Britain. Quite unique, I think.
Finn got more possesion of the ball, but as you can see, there is a price to pay for getting hold of the ball. (that's him underneath the opposition). He had bruised knees and stud scrapes on his thighs, but as I said last night, no broken bits, so that was a bonus. Coach Timu described it as a 'tough day at the office'. The season has all but finished now as I don't think they are going to the last 7's tournament. The prize giving is next Saturday. I felt very sad that I was watching the last games. I have enjoyed watching the team bonding.
Spook worked today. I did 4 hours of intensive cleaning and even managed to carry it home to clean our messy house. Finn went up the hill with The Turners (Sam, Shannon and Steve), and Meg went and joined her dad at work for a few hours, after a good lie in. It was a gorgeous day, and as is usual for Spooks 4 days off, the weather forecast looks like closing in again. I am working tomorrow morning, but probably have the day off on Tuesday (rain forecast), so we will be able to do something together, but not likely to be skiing.
grateful for:
a successful rissoto for tea, date scones and banana loaf in the tins and a tidy house.
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