The Joy of Sports

Watching my children enjoy their sport has brought back wonderful memories of the shear enjoyment I got from sport as a child. Not so much the exhilaration of competition or the satisfaction of winning, but the deep joy of free movement and knowing your own body. Like when you watch a puppy frolic in the grass or see children chase each other around the playground.

Its probably why some people continue to play sports into their senior years, and why I keep persevering through my ongoing road running injuries (I was built for speed and not endurance).

Here are pictures of Daniel in flow at the Mini-comrades (which he won again), and Hannah with her best friend Sarah at a recent tennis tournament

at the Westridge Stadium.

I really hope they are able to enjoy the fun and joy of movement through sports and recreational activities for many years to come.

A visit from Shona and Martin

Shona and Martin made time to stay with us in Pmb and to join us in the berg during their annual visit from the UK.

It was action-packed, with runs at home and in the berg, putt-putt competitions and swims in the river. Winter was fast approaching, so the water was starting to get really fresh.

Here are some pictures from the visit: