Cricket

On Boxing Day (the 26th) there is always a cricket match on. Friends of ours from Latvia (he's an Aussie, she's a Latvian) are also visiting in Oz these holidays and had decided that they would go to the cricket that day. We decided to join them, if only for the pleasure of their company.

Turns out, the most exciting thing that happened that day, was indeed their company. Not only was it great to see them, but it was wonderful to hear them announce their intent to marry. :) Congrats to the beautiful couple!

As for the cricket itself... well, at first I tried to watch. But I couldn't see the ball. I could see the guy run and wind up for the pitch, I saw the other guy move the bat a bit, but, I never saw the ball. Then, maybe I saw people running, and I tried desperately to place the ball. All in all, it was way too much effort with very little payoff. Instead of watching I then chatted more and more with D&D. When they left, I drank more beer in an attempt to keep myself amused. Then I ate in the same effort. And finally I pulled out my new K.indle and started reading. After three beers and the sun though, adding in the reading only made me sleepy, and I started drifting off. Finally, only 2/3s of the way through the day I convinced everyone we should go. There wasn't going to be a winner that day anyway- the darn match lasts 5 days. Ah well.

At least we got to see some old friends and catch up for a little while. And now, I can cross cricket off my list of things to experience in life. Been there, done that, not doing it again. :)

Anyway, here we are, taken at what appears to be the worst possible angle for all.