Badminton WA Under 17s team 2019: April 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Farewell dinner at the Posa's residence

Dear readers

Had dinner hosted by the Posas again as we are leaving for Perth tomorrow.

Mama and Dada Posa have been great with their hospitality serving us great food and Croatian warmth everytime we visit. Today, we were lucky to share their dinner with the extended family of children and grandchildren.

We were also able to thank Paul and Duchane Posa personally for the the loan of their family car for the whole trip.

It was also great to see Anita and Hugo with their children.

I am told having dinner as an extended family takes place every week at the Posa's residence. What a great tradition that keeps the family together.

We will be returning to Perth tomorrow morning.

The trip would not have been so easy and fun without the Posa's help and hospitality. Hopefully we can return the favour when they visit Perth.

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Location:Queenstown Road,Hillsborough,New Zealand

Sky tower

Had a visit to the Skytower but the boys did not want to go up.

Happy with a few pictures on the ground.

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Location:Lorne Street,Auckland,New Zealand

Monday, April 28, 2014

Paul Fraser cooked these dishes

Dishes that Paul claimed he cooked although I suspect it was his missus who did the work.

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Location:Selwyn Avenue,Mission Bay,New Zealand

Dinner at the Frasers

Dear readers

It was a great night last night when we were treated to restaurant quality home cooked food prepared by Paul and Sandra Fraser.

The Frasers own a popular cafe restaurant in Auckland. They are old friends of Matt.

Their expertise in the kitchen is great and I picked up a few skills from them.

On behalf of the boys, we would like to say thanks to the Frasers for hosting us.

Kelly, Sandra and Paul Fraser

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Location:Selwyn Avenue,Mission Bay,New Zealand

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Parakai hot springs

Natural spring water

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Location:Parakai,New Zealand

Kitesurfing at muriwhi beach

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Location:Muriwhi beach

Relaxing at the hot pool

Boys at the thermal pool

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Location:Parakai,New Zealand

The first day after the team disbanded

Kay and the girls and Edward left for Perth today. there was no tearful goodbyes as we knew we would see them again soon. They were asked to wear their medals when they arrive in Perth. That is because there was so much blood sweat and tears out to win that medal.

Lots ff sacrifice by everyone especially the parents. I was sad for the parents who were not able to share all these moments that their child had gone through.

Hopefully the blog helped them to feel like they experienced everything. I can tell you that I experienced every emotion you can feel under the sky.

After the team disbanded, Matt and I brought the children to his friend's cafe for coffee so that we could plan the day. It was decided to bring the kids to Planet Snow for some ski -ing.

First we needed a stopover to buy some gloves and beanies. The gloves were too expensive so we decided to rent. I paid $10 for my beanie while Jasper paid $5. I decided the gloves were too expensive at $20 compared to renting at $9.

After that we went for a late lunch and early dinner before leaving for the snow place at 630 pm. IT was a good 30 min drive down scenic e Auckland to get to Silverdale where the snow place was. The kids loved the place. See the videos.

I fell a few times going down the steep slope and A now feeling the pain.

The kids still had energy to go to the 24 hr gym and just came back at 1230pm.

Tomorrow I am taking them bungee jumping at the SkyTower.

do keep a lookout for that blog.

I believe the parents all signed off on me taking them everywhere I can think of. Bungy jumping was the natural progression from ski-ing. They will love it.

My painful bones from the ski fall can be straightened up by the Bungy jump.

Good night guys.

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Location:Quay Street,Auckland,New Zealand