Update 4 from Mrs Logan

Well here we are in London. We are having an amazing time with fantastic weather and great company. we have all seen so much and learnt such a lot about history and also met some wonderful people.
Jacob visited Arsenal stadium today and Emilie and I are off to a show in the West end on Monday to see the show 'Wicked.' It is meant to be fantastic so we are really looking forward to that. Jacob and Jess are off to visit Lords on Monday and tour the cricket ground, known as the home of cricket.

Room 14, I really wished I had you with me as we visited parts of Olympia in Greece and Sicily. We went through the straits of |Messina which is where the terrible whirl pools from the journey of Odysseus were siad to be. Check them out on a map and I'll tell you the story when I get back.

Sorry that this is such a short email and that my contact lately has been scare. We haven't had any access to email.

I hope that you are all well.

Love
Maree/ Mrs Logan

Update 3 from Mrs Logan

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Update 2 from Mrs Logan

Just to give you a quick update on the last few days.  On Friday we went on a cruise along the south coast of Jersey. It really is amazing all the history and the influence the German's have had upon the landscape. They invaded Jersey during the second World War and occupied it for over 5 years. Dotted around the coast are huge concrete structures that were erected during this time to keep an eye out for enemies. Also huge cannon and gun casements, that are really quite ugly in the fantastic rocky landscape.

Today the boys had their first game and started with a fantastic haka. It was amazing and brought tears to my eyes. The entire tournament were videoing and taking pictures and I bet the boys all felt like celebrities. The weather was amazing and conditions perfect. Unfortunately they lost, which was a shame but they played really well at times, so not too bad a start.

This afternoon we popped over to the East coast of Jersey, to a place called Goray. Sitting on the rocky coastline, 13 miles from France is an enormous 1000 year old castle. It has been added to over the years by different rulers, but is full of tiny, winding, steep stairs and dungeons where the prisoners were held. Some places were quite eerie. The kids all dressed up and tore around the castle dressed as knights and princesses, fighting with swords and shields. What an incredible place. See if you can check it out online and get a picture in your minds as to where we were.

Goray is a tiny seaside village with wee fishing boats and mansions set on the high hills. They farm potatoes, so next time you head to the supermarket check out 'Jersey bennies' as this is where they come from. They are really yummy!

We have finally found a good coffee place. They are few and far between!!

Anyway, we are loving Jersey with its narrow streets and houses full of history. It is a tax haven here and some very wealthy people live here. The cars are small but very stylish. We saw an Aston Martin yesterday and there are many convertibles. It is too small for 4 wheel drives.

Take care you all and keep working on those special person pieces of writing as I want to be 'well impressed' (English saying) when I get back.

Maree/ Mrs Logan
 

Update 1 from Mrs Logan

Hi Everyone,

Well here we are, Jacob and I. We have arrived in Jersey in the Channel Islands after an extremely long trip. In total it was probably close to 37 hours from the time we left Tauranga until the time we arrived in Jersey. The flights were really great with fantastic movies and games for the kids to play. We could make phone calls between the seats so the boys were phoning one another and having a great time.

Since being here we have just had a bit of a look around and shopping. We found a great shoe shop yesterday and the boys went wild trying on nike, reebok etc and then buying up a bit of a storm as they were all on sale and really well priced. I am still on the hunt for winter boots and clothes.

Jersey is a fantastic island. The weather has been amazing, apparently the warmest April in 100 years. It is really old and during the second world war it was occupied by the Germans for 5 years. Many people died. There are tunnels that were built under the ground that we will go for a look at at some stage and i'll bring back some photos.

Today were are going on a cruise around the island, about 2 1/2 hours, looking at all of the historical sights.

The boys have their first training run today and are really excited about it.

I hope that you are all really well and having great fun. Thinking of you all.

Take care,

Maree / Mrs Logan

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