Monday 15 January 2018

123. Adieu Pat

CONIL DE LA FRONTERA, CADIZ, SPAIN

Our current spot
Funny old day today with Jacqueline's father Pat's funeral happening on the other side of the world. We feel a long way from home and thinking of Margaret and family - Kia Kaha. 

During the funeral Jacqueline was messaging her brother Shane who is in the Philippeans with Stephanie currently heading out on a boat to swim with dolphins which is wonderful.

WhatsApp message tonight
My Mum, now back in NZ is in hospital for the night for monitoring. This is her first time in hospital without injury or childbirth! Stephanie was with her last night which is great. Mum is very disappointed to be missing Pat's funeral which is running as I write this. Always good to get possible issues independently checked.

Family outing by bike to the supermarket today which was an ordeal, mostly due to Roman's bike not being comfortable. Had to prise him out of his little friend Edwards Motorhome first. The plan was to do the supermarket then off to the beach with Matthew and Claire to watch the sunset. The supermarket trip took a little (lot) longer than expected so I Discoed the family to the beach then went back for Edwards (Matthew, Claire and baby Maisey) family. 
By the time the second shift arrived we had missed the sunset but Jacqueline got these great snaps. Matthew and I kicked a football with Fyfe till the dark stopped us while others dug holes and built sand things.

A good day, farewell Pat.

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