Horseriding

Mia has taken up another new hobby, horse riding!  I got a bit of a shock when we turned up for the first lesson and I had to be involved, leading the horse around in the mud and poo through a forest.  Just as well I had put on my wellies!!  It was quite good fun though.  I was a little worried the horse would push me over or step on my feet but it didn't.  Only problem was that the girl taking the class didn't seem to understand that Mia and her friend Maria were complete beginners.  She didn't show them how to hold the reins, how to start and stop the horse, nothing.  Just get on and ride and of course I was no help.....

Afterwards the man who runs the place came over to talk to us and he understood that Mia and Maria were complete newbies.  He took them (and us, me and Maria's dad) aside for a little helpful instruction.  Phew.

Next time it should go a bit smoother and I will probably just be watching them as Mia will manage on her own.  Quite exciting.

Forgot to take my camera.....

Football and Rain

Autumn in Stavanger is always wet.  It is raining again today and there is no point in checking the weather forecast because it is going to rain every day for a long time.......

Mia is enjoying playing football with her classmates.  It is a girls team and although most of them are beginners, they are competing in the local league and also some tournaments.  The last two Sundays were spent cheering them on.  Today they have a match miles away which involves a ferry to get there.

Although they didn't win, all teams got trophies for good effort and contribution.