Saturday 12 May
South of Madrid
Sometimes you really appreciate spanish time.... as we left Toledo and headed for Movie World at 9.30am, arriving at 10.20, we thought we might have arisen a little too late to make the most of the day at the theme park, given we had to head back to Valencia that night. But no, we were one of the first cars in the car park and almost had Scooby Doo to ourselves! The park was still pumping when we left at 7pm, and we suspect, for many hours after that.
We had a great day, lots of rides, some too scary for Hunter and some far too dizzy for Mum (much to the amusement of H,Z and R)... Superman and Scooby Doo rule! Rod had to have more than one go on the "big kids roller coaster" - whilst the one in the looney tunes area was more than enough for those of us with more "gentile" stomachs. We arrived back in Valencia 1am sunday morning.........the kids sleeping the entire trip. A quiet day beside the swimming pool did the trick today.
Yep - life in Spain is tough.
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TeamNZ, Monday 7 May
Readying for the start of race 6, south course. Emirates Team NZ whizz past the media boat.
We love Valencia Oranges!
The apartment
Apratment living (all 580 odd of them)
Arriving at Valencia train station
Finally there!
Transport
This is the best way to visit daddy - 45 min bike ride down the promonade. You have to look out for trees and spanish ladies (Hunter found out!!)
Gullivers Travels
In the old river Turia (river redirected long ago after continuous flooding) there are lots of playgrounds and bike tracks. The kids are playing on a huge giant Gulliver. There are lots of slides and stairs and ropes to climb. If you look hard you can see Gullivers head behind - the kids are standing on his arm.
The Spider Web
A huge rope spider web on the beach is very cool to climb up (Mum only spent a very SHORT time at the top!!!)
The playground
It's not so bad having your cousins to play with every day!
The Bell Tower (Cathedral)
Zoe took this picture of us on top of the Bell Tower- Easter Sunday
Views from the Bell Tower
Glad we were there at 1pm and not 12 noon. The bell chimes on the hour.
View of Plaza del la Reina from the bell tower
At the top of the bell tower (Easter Sunday)
8 comments:
Good to see you are making the most of it in your spare time as well as when you working.
Looking forward to talking with y'all on Thursday morning 9am our time.
Allanah
That was totally wicked! I hope that you get to do a lot more of that stuff before you finish.
Skype us to chat paddocks etc usual time Tuesday.
How is it going in spain Zoe
By Carl and Torbea?
What a cool train Hunter. You are sooooo lucky. Maybe when you're home we could go on the train together. Love Angus
Gosh you guys are having a fantastic time. How lucky are you to meet Scooby Doo. Everyone is looking soooooo happy, tanned and relaxed.
Keep having fun and enjoying that pool!!
Love The Kings
What a cool train Hunter. You are sooooo lucky. Maybe when you're home we could go on the train together. Love Angus
Gosh you guys are having a fantastic time. How lucky are you to meet Scooby Doo. Everyone is looking soooooo happy, tanned and relaxed.
Keep having fun and enjoying that pool!!
Love The Kings
Wow, you are soooo lucky. Laura and Alicia are very jealous of your trip to Movie World. We are watching the racing every morning during breakfast - great to see NZ win the first of 5 this morning. Thinking of you as we turn on our Electric Blankets!!!!
We love the look of Movieworld. Jamie and Paul think the rollercoaster looks awesome! Glad you're enjoying the pool, we're jealous. Our orchard is looking pretty ragged today. A big wind is blowing all the leaves off and its cooold!
How was the rollercoaster Zoe. we have the cross country next week at school. Love from Grace Barralet.
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