We woke to the most beautiful day this morning. After all the terrible wind we have had and the forecast was for cloud, the sky was clear blue and NO wind!!
It was so calm Heather decided it would be good to go on the kayak so after I had dried my hair and she went off for a jog (and fell over in the park when her foot went down a hole) we were ready for our little outing. I was quite nervous as it was my first time but it all went well and I really enjoyed it. I then went for another trip with Jon but he is not so good at directions and when he is going to paddle twice on one side or the other!! But it was all good and I will be happy to do it again.
We did have a bit of a mishap as we were getting out as Heather tried to hold the kayak and as she did so the camera dropped into the water. She managed to scoop it up pretty fast but the damage was done and it now looks like we might need a new one. Jon needs to call the insurance people tomorrow. Not sure how that will go and it will be the first time we have made a claim over here so we will see.
After the kayak we had some yummy sausage baps before taking Tot out and then going over to the Mount. As it was the Santa Parade today it was particularly busy and finding a street to park in took a long time.
We went to the Swiss Chalet for a coffee and pastry and then went to find a good spot to watch the parade. The parade was bigger than last year and I really enjoyed it as I think it is all so strange to see Santa and snowmen in the sun, especially as hot as it was today!!
We then went shopping and did well. Jon found some shorts and a hat and while he was in the shop we went to look for a bikini for Heather. We were looking for Jon and popped into one shop and couldn't see him and so were walking to the next man's shop when the salesman came out of the shop and shouted after us 'Are you looking for a man?' It was so funny and two other ladies answered that they would have one if any to spare!! Jon was in the shop and trying shorts on!!
Jon bought some jandals (flip flops) and Heather bought some shoes and a bag and it was then time for lunch so we popped into a little bakery and all had a pie - chicken - beef - Thai chicken curry so we were all happy. We sat in the sun and got a little burnt.
We then went to a few more shops and I found my jandals and then we took Heather to the office as she had some work to do and Jon and I went to buy some pans. Out landlord wants to change the hob for an induction hob and so I needed to get some pans which I did at a knock down price of £35 for a 6 piece set.
Back home I made a cup of tea and then Jon went out to potter - I think he has missed pottering! I did some paperwork and then got stuck into my ironing but I still have a long way to go.
We had some lovely lamb backstrap cooked on the barbie for dinner with some salad things.
After dinner we did the dishes and I was just about to start my blog when we had a Skype call from Malcolm which was nice and we had a chat to discuss his holiday plans for here and the fact that flights to the south island are so expensive. He is quite happy to go along with whatever we organise for him so that is fine and I am sure he will enjoy it all.
And now it is time for bed as I have another busy week getting ready for our holiday on Friday - excited - YES!!!
WEATHER
Beautiful day sunny 26 degrees.
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