New Zealand Day 13

So it was a long day yesterday - early start and hard work on the slopes for the kids.  Holly and Christopher excelled and can't wait to try it again, but Alex who is not quite so adventurous decides to give it a miss.  I'm just happy that she gave it a good go yesterday and did ok.

So today, Adrian, Holly and Christopher have gone up the mountain again, I've stayed here with Alex. We got up, got showered and decided to walk into town - it's about 2 miles - so was a fair walk.  We mooched around the shops - Alex chose some new books.  Holly has had quite a few treats in the form of mostly bits and pieces of jewellery while we've been here, but Alex hasn't been too worried about getting anything.  As books are her thing she was more than happy to browse the shop and choose a couple more titles.  Her only dilemma has been which to start first!

It was a lovely walk - the mountains around the lake, browsing the shops.  We stopped for lunch at a lovely cafe by the lake and then walked back to the campsite.  I'm sitting here in the lounge with a bottle of wine, watching the olympics (just seen team GB win the equestrian silver) updating my blog while I get nice and toasty by the log fire.  Life is good :-)

I should have some more pictures of Holly and Christopher skiing when Adrian gets back.

Alex can't wait to start her new book!