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The second Olympic event that we had tickets for was the men’s 61kg weightlifting competition. We chose this because we do CrossFit, which involves learning the two Olympic lifts, snatch and clean & jerk. I was fascinated to see what these men, weighing only a couple of kilograms more than me, could lift. We got... Continue Reading →
John and I both paddle kayaks… John more often and to a better level than me… so when we were deciding what sports we’d like to see live at the Olympics, kayaking was high on the list. Kayak cross is in the Olympics for the first time this year and we were made up to... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we moved campsite to be nearer to the aquatic stadium at Vaires-sur-Marnes where, tomorrow (Monday) we’re going to watch the kayak cross finals. Kayak cross is an exciting, fast moving event, with 4 kayakers racing side by side in each heat, and we’re really looking forward to seeing it live. On Wednesday we have... Continue Reading →
We had a fantastic day in Paris with Tracy, Mark, Dan and Izzy. We all had tickets for an event showcasing various urban sports in several stadia within Parc Urbain, which had been set up at Place de La Concorde. Mark and Dan were keen to watch 3x3 basketball and Olympic heats were scheduled at... Continue Reading →
Thought I’d do a short update to let family and friends who follow the blog know all is well. There’s nothing much to report. Yesterday John and I did very little. I didn’t move from the campsite… a bit of house keeping in Molly and lots of Olympic watching… well it was wonderful Wednesday with... Continue Reading →
It’s been so hot today… around 37 degrees this afternoon… and I’m so glad we weren’t attending an Olympic event today. Some of the stands are wide open to the elements and people inside must have been baking. 🥵 Even at 11.30 at night, at 28 degrees, it was too hot for me to want... Continue Reading →
After a good night’s sleep, we woke early, had breakfast then set off for Dover. It was an easy 30 minute drive from the aire at Canterbury, which I’m sure we’ll use again. The ferry journey to Calais passed quickly, mainly because we watched Tom Daley and Noah Williams win their diving silver medal en... Continue Reading →
We arrived at Nick and Ann’s after what was probably our best ever journey down the M6. John skilfully reversed Molly Moho onto the drive, then we joined Nick, Ann and Eddie in the garden for a barbecue. It was lovely to be able to chat and eat outside, although the boys did have to... Continue Reading →
For the first time in 2024, I feel able to leave my parents for a couple of weeks. Dad’s been in hospital for most of the year with a stroke, falls, emergency surgery, and one infection after another. He’s really had a rough time. This has obviously been difficult for mum too, worrying, visiting most... Continue Reading →
The last day of our trip to Paris was mostly spent eating and drinking. John and I had a lazy morning before heading out of the apartment for an early lunch… I didn’t think I could last until our Paris by Mouth food tour at 3.30. Richard, Rachel, John and I had decided to book... Continue Reading →
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