Tuesday, August 27, 2013

1, 2, 3...Here we go - Amesbury School's first ski camp

Off to the snow and Day One update

The children were noticeably excited (and the parents were pretty excited too) as they waited for the teachers to get ready to leave. They all looked decked out ready for the snow especially Karina (see photo below) whose delightful ensemble was finished with a dignified grey moustache. As well  as adding to the aesthetics of her outfit, I am sure it will also provide a little warmth should the weather turn nasty.

Soon after the bell sounded for the start of day, all the ski children, parents and teachers piled into cars and drove towards the mountains. Matt sent an email tonight giving us the day one update and they have already been skiing!

From Matt:

Hi Lesley and Urs,

Angela and I want you to know all is well! 

A quick ride up with a few stops this morning in Levin and Taihape. Just one vomit stop - not letting you know who (what happens on camp stays on camp).

We settled in at the lodge and the crew here asked us if we wanted to just get out there and start lessons! Of course! So we managed to sneak in an extra half a day skiing.

We started cooking dinner a bit later than expected, so no one has been fed yet, but the chicken roast is nearly out of the oven. Kids are watching a DVD. The fire is raging in the corner. The wind is picking up outside and adding to the atmosphere.

A full day of skiing tomorrow to look forward to. Hope the weather holds up.

Good times.

Matt and Ang.

P.S the internet and phone coverage is pretty patchy up here, so parents may not be able to text their kids. Parents can call the landline if they really feel the need. The number is in a previous information email

No ski photos yet, but here are the gang leaving from school....







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