Heat Wave!

London is notorious for it's rubbish weather. However, the past few days have been scorching hot without a cloud in the sky! Sunburns and heat stroke all around! During my last blog I wrote about camping out in what felt like the bleak midwinter to play in a weekend softball tournament, but THIS weekend we played in the hottest temperatures I've felt yet since moving to London. We played 10 games of softball over two days in a tournament just outside the city in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames - certainly one of the most beautiful places in London. We went 6-1 in the round robbin play, then went on to win two more games which put us into the final cup at about 5.30pm last night. It was a nail biter! The sweat was pouring and exhaustion had certainly set in. We played a bit of an insane Japanese team called the Godzillas (clever, I know!) and squeaked out a win with one run in extra innings, leaving the final score at 11-10. We won a trophy and some shirts, but bragging rights most importantly. Woo hoo! My left arm is a noodle right now and my elbow was causing me some serious discomfort... (Mom, I might get it looked at if it keeps happening). A great weekend all around!

So, back to work this morning absolutely knackered, but the sun is still shining and people are in a good mood. During my journey today I had to get off the bus early and walk part of the way home because I was going to be sick. The bus was SO hot and sardine can packed with people, and with the roadworks movement is not really smooth... so I got off. It was a good judgement call.

One more week of work and then it's off for one final week before the last 6 weeks of term. I can't believe I've been here for nearly an entire school year...it feels so strange! Barret and I haven't made any major plans for this coming week's holiday as we still recovering from our last vacation ordeal! We are planning a few day trips around England though because there is so much we have yet to see and as long as we are in the UK, no volcano can keep us from getting back!

Well, spending entire weekends playing ball games doesn't give me a whole lot to write about! I hope all is well back home and you are all enjoying some lovely weather as well. I will write again when I have something a little more interesting to report, although I am very proud of the team for the huge win this weekend!!!

Oh, and last week at work I got stung by a wasp.

Love,

Amy