The semis in Paris

With a few hours to go until the game, we decided to sell our tickets. I'm sure that must cover a couple of shoes in Italy :-) (we didn't make profit)

We ended up watching the game in a small French pub where we are staying in Croissy, with our Kiwi friends. I had my French flag that I had traded at the last game so they knew we weren't English. The pub had set up the data projector so it was shining onto the side of a truck on the other side of the road - the only problem was when cars went past - and when they blew the fuse and the data projector had to warm up again!! We're off to the local market this morning to eat more food, and then out to lunch with some friends we knew in New York - who happen to live close by.

The bike trip on the Loire

What an amazing trip! The incredible scenery inspired you to take your time and explore. I survived the biking - I must admit it was a lot more challenging than expected and sometimes I was so busy trying to get up the hills I did miss some of the scenery - this could be my new sport :-)

In Tours, France

Hi there
Well a devastating game, but the French supporters were very gracious in their win. France is beautiful and we are enjoying the food. The keyboqrd is driving ,e crqzy, so better get on with the sightseeing!! Will post photos once we get to q friends computer in Paris . Still deciding if we will go to game;

View from the London Eye

London

Well here we are in London.


We've worked our way around the subway - my east/west/north/south is coming along.


We've been thoroughly spoiled by the people we are staying with, and have been eating out most nights - surely all my walking will make up for it :-)
On our first day we went to Madame Tussauds and saw Jonah there. Today we went on the London eye, and had a great view of the London skyline. Tomorrow we're meeting up with a crowd of friends from our School days, so should be good!! Some more 40th birthday celebrations.

HOLIDAY

With only two sleeps until my holiday to Europe, my blog will take a twist in direction - and I will be using ICT as the tool, rather than the topic. I hope to keep in touch with everyone, and keep you up to date with what we're up to. The computer is also taking a rest - the first time in a year :-)
To all of you attending ulearn - enjoy. I look forward to hearing how it all goes.
Go The All Blacks

free drawing software

Tux paint is an open source drawing programme for both Apple and PC. It is really simple to use, and I found it easier to use with children than PC 'paint' - with larger icons and simple buttons. I'd love to hear how it goes if you use it with under 5 year olds, and could be a simple alternative if you don't have Kid Pix.