Running is a pretty popular pastime in the US and there are always a whole range of races and events that one can sign up for. One of the things we have noticed is that many of these events are starting to incorporate obstacles – as if a good run wasn’t challenging enough! You can do the Spartan Race or the Tough Mudder, which is designed by British special forces. I was even invited to be part of team that’s going to do the Lozilu Women’s Mud Run in DC in July. I’m sure it would have been a laugh but fortunately we’ll be away at the beach – phew!
And it’s not just adults that can take part in these grueling feats of endurance – kids can too! On Saturday Olive and Edie lined up at the start of the World Explorer obstacle course which was part of an International Festival held in one of our local parks.
As it was part of an International Festival, all ten obstacles on the course related to a specific country. Each child went through the course alone, they all were timed and medals were given to the top three boys and girls in each age group.
Later that afternoon it was Olive’s turn…
Both girls loved it and I’m sure will be asking to take part again next year 🙂
Richard has been away in San Francisco all this week and arrives back on Saturday morning. Then on Sunday he’s off to a trade show in New York. We are going to tag along with him as it’s only four hours drive and we can make another trip to Broadway. This time we are going to see Annie. Our first choice was Matilda which is supposed to be amazing but it’s all sold out. Still, Annie is not such a bad second choice – we’ll get to see Jane Lynch aka evil Coach Sue Sylvester from Glee as Miss Hannigan! I will admit to being the most excited member of the household 🙂
Take care everyone – I’ll be back sometime next week with a New York report for y’all.
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How much fun! I love the idea of an international state to the activity… maybe something to think about in a future Da Vinci Sports Day 😀
I hope the girls had a wonderful school year and wish you enjoy a great summer. We missed you all so much 🙂
We miss you too Miss Olga. Hope you have a wonderful summer break. You’ll be pleased to hear that after wandering around the International Festival that the obstacle course was part of, Olive said “that was not as good as the Da Vinci international festival”!!
LOL… Well, it does look like a lot of fun. I would have loved to run with the girls! We were lucky to have very good weather this year for the International Garden Party. There were lots of tents and activities. The auction was a hit! 😀 When I was reading your post, I smiled where you wrote “World Explorers”. Olive will probably remember the CD game we used during the our last topic last year. Eric and I will visit Dubrovnik this summer. I recall you went there last year. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Well, I am going to sleep now. It is 9:35pm in this side of the world. Take care and hugs for all of you!
LOVING your posts. So look forward to them. You guys are having the most amazing lives.
Lots of love
Congratulations Olive and Edie on your race – reminds Aunty Helen of Top Town which we used to watch on Tv when your mum and I were little girls – looks like lots of fun. Tom loves the Fire truck shower. A big thank you from Tom for the iq toys email voucher which arrived in our inbox last week. He has bought a lego helicopter to add to his collection and we will send you a photo of it soon. Have a lovely time in New York 🙂 xx
that looked cool whith the mud pit and the fire truck this is tom tom