Here we are back again- Sorry been missing for a few days!!!

Sorry we had some technical problems,but we are back again.We have done so much and are having so much fun. Learning about so many different and exciting things.On Tuesday we set off for a Harry Potter experience. That, it certainly was. Even if you are not a Harry Potter fan, it is a defnite visit if ever you are in the UK. The girls were fascinated by all the props,costumes, moulds of faces ,millions of different wands ,the animals that  were trained and used in the film .The list is endless and the information astounding. An amazing and very interesting experience.

 And guess what was right next door to the Warner Bros Studio--  STARBUCKS. So latte's and iced coffees were ordered.
On Wednesday believe  it or not , was a full school day. Three of our  girls were selected to play for Edge Grove netball team and travelled to Belmont school to play a  match in the afternoon. I umpired the game. The team played so well, but just lost. It was pouring down at one moment,but the game continued. I am still amazed that as soon as the match was over,all the players went off to the dining hall and were given a plate of pasta and a sauce,muffin and juice. The girls  happily ate it all.
When we returned to Edge Grove our girls raced back to the activities session where they are now into badmington and table tennis. The challenges happening amongst all the children was fantatstic. Our girls even went to a rugby session and literally had a ball.
Today, Thursday we left Edge Grove at 09:00 and set off for Oxford where we were treated to a fabulous tour of the Cathedral .It is absolutely beautiful.Sadly we were too late to see the Hall as students were about to have their midday meal. Fortunately we just made the visit to the Cathedral before it was closed to the public. The buildings are something to behold. Built in 1863and still standing . We then went Punting . What a lovely relaxing time we had been punted down the little stream,with ducks nad swans all around us. Really beautiful.

 We were fortunate to have some time to wander around the streets and even go to an Indoor market. Butchers,cake makers,bakery- pastries  and all sorts of little shops. Fascinating.
Then to Weatherspoon for a super evening meal. It was a lovely family pub. We sat upstairs and had a super meal. We could order whatever we fancied. Value for money it certainly was. From Roast of the day to Salmon fillet,curries to chicken salads all was eaten.So we set off back to Edge Grove and  got back at 20:00. A very full day ,very worthwhile and  happy outing. The girls will have school tomorrow and then it is an exeat weekend.So no-one stays on in the boarding house.Our girls will spend their last weekend with their host families.Where I know,they will be thoroughly spoilt.
So now it is count down time.