Special Olympics National Games

This weekend I was away at the SO National Games in Christchurch.

There I saw as intense a football match as any - Wellington vs Manawatu, the ball was constantly run from end to end, and the tight result kept everyone holding their breath. Plenty of shots on goal, some luck going the Goalies way at times, others were moments of brilliance. Manawatu won 1-0 thanks to a breakaway goal from Aron Rastrick just before half time. Adding a little spice is that Aron used to play for Wellington until a year ago.

I also saw some other friends at swimming, Ten Pin Bowling and at the closing ceremony. (And in the bar after the closing ceremony.)

I also got to see my Aunt Bernadette, who is looking well. We went to church this morning together at the Christchurch Cathedral where the mass was sung by a choir accompanied by a small orchestra and the church organ.