Awesome Adventure 2016: Hoe Down

John returned from Australia, after Daniel's wedding on the Central Coast and trips to see his mum and my mum. We collected him on Monday evening from York Station after school. I had spent most of the afternoon in Malton after a morning of emails and some organising for the trip to Europe.

We visited the Lavender Farm on Tuesday, spent Wednesday morning talking to a travel agent - with not much luck - and then watched Will's cricket in the afternoon at Terrington. We were hoping to find an organised way to travel in Norway, as it is difficult to line up accommodation and public transport remotely. However, it seems that it will be best to do most bookings on our own. Even cruises seem to be best booked directly online. Will's cricket team did well again, coming away with a win against St Martins Ampleforth.

Sophie and Will went back after school for the Hoe Down. The school has organised various dances in the past and decided to make it a bush dance this time. They both had a great time but are now tired. John and I continued the walk, this time between Rillington and Scagglethorpe and joined a tour through Scampston Hall gardens, focused on information about the garden designer and architect. There was even a bridge built like a pavilion over a specially widened beck (creek).

Will had a trip to Headingley Leeds today to watch the first day of the test match between England and Sri Lanka. He is then boarding - so is going to be exhausted. They both have Sports Day on Saturday and will need to recover some sleep before then.