I love that my longest best friend (not in height in time known) has a connection to Thailand. Mandy and Brad come at least once a year, Brad more like three times as he owns a flat in Chaing Mai. It is a great treat for me as then I get to see her much more than I would otherwise. Eventually Brad will move here full time, although it is unclear if Mandy will join him! We had two great evening with them before they went North and then will see them again next weekend.
The Wonder Women were meant to make their third appearance together yesterday but Janelle had to go home as her father had an operation. Her husband, MacGregor, stepped in for her and did the bike element. His first time ever. We came 4th, which was good as only team with 2 girls and one male but it was tough to be so close to the podium. However, I was super happy with my run. 5.6km in boiling heat (as run was about 8:30am) adn I did 4 minutes better than last year. We then had a great morning on a beautiful beach.
Saturday had his first away football tournament, well actually his first tournament at all. And he would not let us go and watch! We snuck in for the last game as we were picking him up to go straight to the beach. It was ridiculously hot and all the children looked like they might keel over after 5 straight matches. His team only won one, and he was a little shocked how good the other schools were but I thin ht enjoyed it. We then headed straight to the beach to support his friends in the kids triathlon. I had signed him up but then football got announced. I had hoped we could pull off both but it was too rushed. I think he really benefited from watching and I can get him into the one in March.
One of the best things about living in an International community is getting to know people from all over the world. To learn about their celebrations and traditions and even be included in them. Friday night Asit and Charu took us out for a Diwali celebration. They are just the best people and we felt so honoured once again to be part of this special time for them. We went to a new place called Barbecue Nation, which did not sound like our sort of place but trusted in them as they are also veggie. Charu wanted to try it out as it is a famous place in India. I think they should rethink the name outside of India as most people probably associate with meat and it was not like that at all. They had hot barbecue stations at each table but it cooked up the best vegetarian food. The staff were amazing with a tired and hungry Sebastian. It was a great night.
I am 100 percent getting involved in planning it next year in our building. Sebastian was finished everything in about 16 minutes. It took us triple the time to decorate. We did not do a haunted house which was met with great disappointment. Luckily I arranged for some people to meet at the pool after to swim off some candy and extend the event. Next year I am imagining some apple bobbing, donut eating games at the pool with some Halloween party music. Maybe a huge haunted house. Just something to mark the occasion more.
Friday was school Halloween. Sebastian was a little indecisive when it came to costumes this year. Therefore, I ended up with a few. Although, I cannot blame him for ending up with two Harry Potter costumes, that is on me and my inability to remember anything. But in the end it worked out as then me and Luis had a costume. We were both Harry Potter. Sebastian two days before changed his mind again, originally he wanted to be Harry Potter, then Harry Kane and finally settled on a ninja. After school I took him to the crazy school trick or treating event with a billion kiddos and then we had dinner with Nadia and family.
I got the email this morning congratulating the children and making their World Record Official. It is the World Record breaking site that they found the record on and Sebastian could not be more excited. I am still working on Guiness but am so happy they got recognised here. Super proud of them all!
