Home again...
after an action packed few days in Auckland. Bee, I wish I'd known that you were going to see the boats off in Auckland ! We were there (along with thousands of others !) It was quite a sight wasn't it ? My nephew is on Telefonica, they are struggling in the Southern Ocean at the moment. It's been very tough out there. Huge waves, risk of ice-burgs, damage to the boats etc. Two of the boats have returned to Auckland because of damage and Camper is heading for Sth America for repairs (which is why they are off the pace ) Telefonica has taken it's foot of the pedal too, as they are doing repairs to their boat, while trying to sail through the ocean. The boats need to be in good condition to safely get around The Horn. Why do they do it ?We had a great time in Auckland , my nephew and his wife and children were very generous with their time .. They all drove over to DD#2's home one evening to spend time with us and we joined them for dinner one night in the city. My nephew was looking super- fit, even after the long and difficult leg from China. He showed us the boat...so small for so many men and such big seas... I do hope this will be the last time he does the race (it's his fifth time !) His wife is now back in France (where they live) I wonder what the two little ones (5 and 2 1/2yrs)think of it all
They won't be going to Brazil for the next stop-over, but hope to go to Miami when the boats get there.
Auckland was considerably warmer than Christchurch and left us wondering if maybe we should move up there. It would certainly be a help to DD who lives a very busy life, juggling the needs of her three teen-aged children, a full time job and the running of the home.... Her DH is a good provider but is away a lot , which makes a heavy load for DD. All three of the children are involved in sports, so there is a lot of running around to be done. Not a good idea to chase your children though, they may not stay there forever and we would miss our friends..
Cool autumn days here, very pretty with the leaves changing colour, but a bit early , especially as we had such a poor summer.
Off to put the washing out ! Have a good week.
Marion.
posted by Marion in NZ. @ 3:32 PM
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