Our day began quietly. We were just drinking our coffee and Kim was soundly beating me in Cribbage when a knock came upon our door. Who could it be? Why, it was Rita and she had an invitation to join her at a school athletic event. Did we want to go? You bet!
It's a big school physical fitness day...
But first, we had to take a scenic walk and while strolling Rita pointed out some of her favorite buildings and sights.
This is an aluminum foil presentation which Rita says is to keep away the pigeons. Kim says she had a client once who did a similar thing but that was to keep away intrusive sound waves.
Fun hits of beauty. We never tire of seeing new (or old) artistic presentations.
Classy; plain and simple.
Kim says that I already blogged this but I'll bet that not one of you reading this remembers.
This is an entry way to a building that we'd never peeked into before. These are their mailboxes.
The ceiling of the entry mail room...
Rita says that this isn't old but we don't care. It's a great touch!
Finally, to the main event. One of the schools near the park where all the action would be taking place.
Enthusiastic arrivals
Organized chaos.
And just who might that be in the white cap?
Win or lose--solidarity. They stood this way for a good 20 minutes.
A racing course that I was glad I didn't have to figure out....
Some had their doubts....
Others wished to be anywhere but here....
Tantalizing nourishment await the participants.
While you are reading this, perhaps your environment is nice and calm and quiet. I would be remiss to not bring you the din of this fun event. Given the opportunity, we are all the same, no matter our age or nationality. This was lots of fun to watch; we love spectator sports!
2 comments:
Hi Gals,
Yesterday we saw a large group of high school age kids at a local field when we were on our way to Pisa to drop off our guests at the airport. Looked like "field day" to me. Maybe it's a national event in the schools. You are so lucky to have a "front row" seat for such events.
Still trying to figure out next week but also still recovering from guests. Also had to burn grass today. Will be in touch.
Louise
The pictures are great and the wee bit of sound of the children en masse were a great reality check!! They are all so beautiful when we SEE them. Hearing them can be quite another matter! Maybe that's why some Victorian came up with that old saying, "Children are to be seen and not heard." I love seeing the kids - especially my grandkids - but the sounds can be deafening! Still loving your blog!
Sandy
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