Homesickness and a Lasso Off

This morning started off a bit rough with both kids having a bout of home sickness. But we managed to turn things around for the afternoon. After a drive to a laundromat we decided to spend the rest of the day at the Ranch. The sun was shining and the temperature was toasty, so Max and I decided that we would achieve the goal we had set ourselves of swimming in the outdoor pool. 

Turns out when it comes to swimming holes the Germans are tough! (On our way back to the ranch we stopped at a swimming lake. It had frogs, fish and was a very murky brown). After viewing the lake, we decided that the pool was the better option. The good thing about the pool was that you could see what was in the water. The bad thing about the pool was that you could see what was in the water! But Max and I were stoked we achieved the goal we had set ourselves. Thankfully it was after the swim that I spotted a snake eating a tadpole! 

Both kids decided to do some schoolwork after this. Max worked on creating a photo story based on the Old West Ranch. The first 8 photos were taken by Max. Alyssa worked on a history research project. 

We finished the day with a family lasso competition… I’ll leave this for Max to explain. All I’ll say is that it’s a good thing I’ve been working on not being quite so competitive. 

Donna 

As Mum has already done most of the day I will talk about the old western style showdown. A good old fashioned lassoing contest. 3 different distances from the cow. 3 throws each distance and the person with the most points win. The first round was pretty close with me scoring twice along with Alyssa and Dad, Mum scored a staggering 0. The 2nd distance Alyssa scored a 0 Dad scored 1 and Mum got a mind boggling 0. There seems to be a pattern going on here. Going into the 3rd and final round the scores were; Max 3 Alyssa 2 Dad 2 and Mum an exponential 0. Alyssa was up first she missed all of her throws. This was a very tough distance. No one went on to score on this round, except Mum who scored her first and final point. This meant that I had won. Wuuppe. I got Gummi bears and I also get to chose tomorrows evening activity. Stay tuned to find out what I choose.
I give the Old West Ranch an 11/10. I loved it here. With all of the animals and cool people. I would absolutely come here again if I was ever in Germany. Best place EVER!! That's me done I will be coming back tomorrow from Colditz Castle. 

Max