All boys are fit and well. Today was a wind down day after a disappointing start to the rugby here in Cape Town. Both teams feel that they should have won their games. So the morning was a chance to do a little shopping and generally recharge their batteries. Mr Wu, Mr Harrison and Mr Gardiner did a bit of exploring in an unusual form of transport. They went on a "Two Oceans flight" in a x-Vietnam Huey helicopter around Table Mountain and down the coast to Simon’s Town. The rear passenger area was totally open so it was excellent for photographs on this sunny morning (see photos).
After lunch the tour party went down to the Waterfront and went round the Robben Island Museum before boating out to the world famous Island. After disembarking from the boat we were then bused around the island and shown the main buildings and areas of interest. The final destination was the maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela and many other political prisoners were incarcerated. At this point we were met by an x-prisoner who explained all aspect of life in the prison which was most illuminating.
Great to read all the comments from you all, the boys do appreciate them. Keep them coming. Sorry that the two last blogs are late in coming but it is not that simple to get internet access. We move to a new hotel tomorrow so watch this space as I have to find a new internet point.
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13 comments:
Love the photos. What a fantastic experience you're having. Its great to be able to see what you're doing. Rich - hows the hip holding up?
Great photo of Ya in jail !
Bet the trip in the Huey was brill Simon - what an experience.
Hey James , those new boots are looking good - I'll tell your mum they were worth every penny !
Chris , train hard today and good luck in the game tomorrow.
love from mum dad and han.
Hi Ethan, hope you've all recovered from the game. Unlucky to lose but it sounds like you all played well. Great to see you on the photo's, cant wait to see some more pictures of the games. Have a great time, and a really Happy Birthday on Monday (oops! sorry u were trying to keep that quiet weren't you, dont worry I'm sure no one will see this!)
We are catching up with you from an Internet cafe in Kilkenny, Ireland - it has just stopped raining after two days non-stop. Great photos Simon, keep up the good work. We hope the close games will spur you all on for the next match. Good luck and meanwhile enjoy the fantastic experience in Africa.
ps. Mum says, don't forget the washing, Johnny!
love mum and dad
xxxx
Hi Gregor
Great photos. Keiran looks huge next to the kids in the township. Hope the wrist is holding out Gregor. Sounds like you are all having a fabulous time. It hasn't stopped raining here since you all left. We are all madly jealous. Best of luck for tomorrows game. Get stuck in Gregor.
lots of luv
Mum and Dad
Great photos Simon -Sue Taylor agrees too !
Looks like the weather has brightened up. The President hotel looks great Kieran (looked on google) very smart. All the very best for tomorrow and don't forget the gum shield !!!!
We seem to have a mountainous amount of milk and food in the cupboards - missing you.Maybe hear from you soon. love mum,dad, George and Nanny.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Phillip why did you not count to ten!!!!! heard on the grapevine at Gt Eccleston today. Av won both her classes, and your calf as well jersey second.Fromage should have won her class, she looked really well!!! Avril flushed okish and we got 7 grade 1's.
Lala says that you probably counted to 10 but then let fly!!!if your hand is ok you didnt hit him hard enough!!!lol
Hope you are having a great time. Wish we were there. Dont cause too much trouble.
Love Dad, mum and Charlotte, Mark, Nan and Pa x x x
Hi Wasim;
Get some one to take your photograph while playing in a match.
Hello William, Grandma sorry to hear of your black eye,tel. each day for an update. weather v.good here today.Went to Great Ecc. show with Kos family. v.muddy due to yesterdays torrential rain. Sydney almost up to his armpits. parked at the Athertons, James showed me your message, we all had a laugh about your description re- your eye injury.Read a very good account of the False Bay game from Nigel & Pauline. moving on, hope you have all settled into your new Hotel and that you are ready for the game tomorrow, keep focused resolute and I am sure you will be rewarded by a positive outcome. Dad & Mum and a rather mud encrusted Sydney. xxx
can you arrange a WEB Cam for the game tomorrow.Dad !!?
Kieran
Hi mate. Hope your having a great time. We've just spoken to mum and she's told us all about your trip. We hope you're having a great experience. We are so proud of you Kieran. Take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your trip.
Love you
Steve, Janie, Jack and Sam xxx
Good luck boys with todays games!!!
The last games were so close, go for it!
Be thinking of you, even if we cant cheer you on !
Hope your new hotel is good..Enjoy !
More of the same Simon!! ;-)
We all miss you Matt! x
Hi Tom, great to hear from you and learn that the team won their 2nd match, even though you couldn't recall the score???!!!Hope your leg not causing you too much trouble.Enjoy a day of 'chilling' tomorrow, sure you all deserve it.love mum ,dad Loz and Lukexxx
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