Monday 25 August 2008

Still loving Auckland

Hello all. Just an update really to let you all know how we are bearing. We have settled into a good routine at the moment. We work all week then do activities over the weekend. So from now on we will update the blog every week. We've put some pictures of the house and the flatmates we share with.

This weekend we found out Alistair -the lad who we stay with , plays in a band that was supporting a group that has just released a CD - so we went to watch him on Friday night. Really good fun. Met loads of people and talked about saving the world and the bother that's going on in Georgia - play music not your guns lol - only joking, no it was a really good night - had a few too many shots tho!!Jesus we were hung over on Saturday!!!!

Saturday, me and Amy had a lovely day just walking around Auckland. We ended up going down Lorne Street, had a bit of sushi (our new favourite food - soz liberal people - yes liberal that was my word) After we went up to Parnell street (This is where all the little quirky shops are)
and just pottered.

Sunday it was just really bad weather. Training got called off so we went to the pictures to see The Bank Job.












Both jobs are going great. Amy's doing really well - getting to grips with the NZ market etc and I on the other hand, am coaching with Kevin Fallon in the mornings . This is as well as coaching the U12. For those who don't know, hes the one who took NZ to the 82 World Cup - Great bloke and learning so much from him. He has a academy at a grammer school age from 15 - 18. After, he sends players to clubs over in England , USA etc. He lets me coach the reserves, keeper, (however I don't do the shooting lol.) then I shadow him doing sessions with the 1st team. After we have a chat for 1 hour or so its brilliant!!

Well, we best love and leave you all. We will update the blog next weekend.

All our Love

Team RA xxx





2 comments:

Mum & Dad said...

Hi there Team RA,
great to hear you are enjoying the new jobs. Is NZ ready for the Gator marketing demo's? We will post the saddle if needed amy(lol).
Rich, good news you are not coaching the main striker, kevin putting you with the keeper he has clearly has seen you shooting!
Fantastic you have both settled in so quickly and found some lovely friends. Everyone ok over here and all send their love.Take care team RA
lots and lots of love to you both
XXXX

Kirsty Hole said...

Hi Rich and Amy,
It looks like you are having a great time... beoming more jealous as the blog increases.
I wont ask about the saddle!! x
All the best to the both of you.
Lots of Love
Kirsty xx