The first thing I said today was *Oops* as I realized Rach and I had both slept until 12:15. So much for that morning run! Oh well, our bodies were obviously tired! And why would that be, you ask? Let me explain....
Both my back and arms currently hurt from the work in the last couple days! My back pain probably comes from the power hosing I did on the walk ways and stairs the other day (which is a really addicting tool - my new favorite), the hours of sweeping two of their massive garages, and the trench I dug for the hose (Dad, you'd be so proud of how straight my line was). The arm pain comes from the roof tiles I had carry down this narrow, winding staircase from one level of the cave to the next. EEK! That one was scary - one step had been completely rotted away, so I had to skip a step and hope I didn't lose my balance or my life.
At the end of the day yesterday, my purple kerchief had changed from a headband to a dust mask, so I looked like a bandit most the day :) David said I was probably sweeping away 100 years of dust and dirt, so I let my imagination go wild as I wondered who had stepped foot in that part of the house and how it had been used in the past. So cool!
Rach and I got all cleaned up for a lovely bike ride along the canal. The riding part was a failure (one bike tire was flat and the other bike's chains weren't working), but the lovely part was quite successful! After we got over our frustration at the bikes, we just walked them until we the perfect spot to sit and talk. With the bikes leaning against the trees, we sat in the tall grass and relaxed with back massages. We laughed at how many mood swings we had been through in the last couple days and discussed how much we're learning about ourselves.
The setting was perfect - calm canal, endless row of trees, soft grass, sunset in the distance...all wrapped up in a warm, gentle breeze. The icing on the cake? Reading Anne of Green Gables!! We found the scene where Diana first talks about Gilbert and how handsome he is, and then when Gilbert calls Anne "carrots" and she reacts by smashing a slate over his head. HAHAHAHA. Too perfect. How is it that a simple name - like Anne, Marilla, Gilbert, or even Prissy Andrews - can automatically fill your being with happiness? Rach and I have been feeling a bit homesick the last couple days, so we couldn't have picked a better book to read aloud.
We came back to an omlette dinner and a promise for a movie and ice cream bars (Sundara and David definitely love their ice cream!). I got to Skype with Mom and Dad - BLESSINGS on whoever created Skype!! Dad, HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY a day early!!!! You're one incredible man - I love you so much!!!!
We then watched a movie with Anthony Hopkins (love that guy) about the British aristocracy during WWII. I can't recall the title, but it was very interesting - apparantly, just before the war, the British nobles and aristocracy (who ruled the country at the time) were attempting to negotiate with the Nazi party for peace. They were willing to support Hitler and spare their country any harm. David said he has never been a fan of capital punishment, but he'd gladly bring back the guillotine just for that one occassion. Interesting....so many things go on behind the scenes...you can study history the whole of your life and never know it all. Both David and Sundara are fascinated by the world wars, so they've shared some interesting insights.
Anyways, now I'm rambling about things. Well, we're off to a music hall tonight for what should be a great cultural event! Rach and I have decided to leave on Wednesday and spend a few extra days just relaxing and enjoying Europe while we can! YAY.
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