Triathlon

Adrian had triathlon at school yesterday. He did very well and pushed himself very hard!! No winners or losers at Waitetuna, but he is a winner in my eyes anyway:) They had a buddy system with a senior helping each junior which is nice. He loved it and like last year wants to do it every day:) Here some photos of each leg...

Adrian's Birthday Party

Adrian had a great party at McDonald's today. His friends there were Andrew, James, Jennifer, Pou, Waikare, Zane, Keith, Matt, Brad, Joe and Quintin. The boys loved seeing each other again after a long holiday and were busy playing most of the time. He was very spoild today and got loads of great presents from his friends and family.
Here are some photos.

Adrian had a fun time with McDonald's

Last week Adrian was invited by his friend Zane to join their family at the bach in Te Akau which is just opposide of the Raglan harbour. He camped outside and had lots of fun playing with 10 other children. They showed him how to get Pipis and kayaking which he just loved! He came home exhausted with a whicked tan and lots of cuts on his feet.

Adrian was also very lucky to be getting a super cool Giant bike with all the bells and whistles from his Dad. He loves it!!!

Awakino Estate

View from the "Sunset House" we were staying at.
Adrian and my Mum had fun exploring.

We spent a couple of fun days with my friend Esther at Taranaki which is a place we enjoy a lot. Heaps of great horses there- Warmbloods, Welsh Sec A and Cobs and an Angus and Hereford Stud. Around 1500ha of coastal farmland and the most beautiful beach house and the main house with a pool. Paradise for any child. Here a couple of photos. And always great food and wine which is great for Mums also:)

Well, just a few days left.

Duncan is doing a bit better thank god as this was very stressful for us and I am sure he is a lot happier now also!

We had to say good-bye to Fürsteneck, my Dad, Stepmum, Sabine and my Aunt Barbara who came especially from Florence/Italy to see us. And all the friends who stayed at the castle at the time. It was very nice there and Adrian had a great time with his Opa Adrian. He misses him terribly already which is so sad to see. My Stepmum loves Giorgia and I know it was a very heartbreaking good-bye for her:( But we will be back which is something. I tried to explain to Adrian that it is nice making new friends and being able to visit them again which I think helped a bit.

Adrian had another great ride on Pele this morning and my Oma will bring more cake this afternoon. Tomorrow we will visit my great uncle Boki Forster in Munich who is 92 I think and the father of Carl-Peter Forster who is in the press a lot being CEO of GM and Opel. I really like them, they are a very warm and loving family.

Well, and on Tuesday I will do some last minute shopping and then off to the airport as we are flying out at 3.30pm. Wish us luck, I think I won't be able to post before we get home.

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog while we were away. Keep an eye on it for Adrian's adventures to come...

More photos

Sorry about the side on- Adrian climbing a frozen waterfall! He enjoyed his time with Opa Adrian a lot.

On our last day, the boys finally managed to get across to the other side of the frozen river Ohe. Lilly the Beardie was happier hanging out with me.

Freezing cold and smoking chimneys at the castle. My Dad just installed a new system, so only a few places still need their own fire place still.

Time for photos

Adrian and my Dad checking out the frozen river.

Adrian loved it there!

My sister Sabine and I.

Obviously her cake- yummy!!

Giorgia's Christening