Donkey Derby

So the Smiths have landed at Villa Girasol and we are learning the ways of the group.  Don't go near the washing machine without the express consent of Julie (or in her absence Margaret), Nyah.. please use the toilet for number twos - not julie and davids' bath! Please be clear about who is buying croissants and only eat those bought for you (Neil was afraid of a lynching like a donkey when he ate one of Robins !)

So, before Caroline left for her flight we embarked on another Villa ritual - The Pinata.   We felt that the Whites were animal lovers - how wrong can you be?

A rather strict Donkey control encouraged our three small children to smash a helpless donkey with  a rolled up newspaper. Disappointed with their efforts they then enlisted Mum and Dad to have a go - with a cricket bat - as the newspaper was not damaging enough!!!! The reward is enough sugar and E numbers to keep all three kids up for the next 36 hours - yipeeeeeeeee!!

There then followed a splashtastic couple of hours by the pool with debut swims from Margaret and David - (was he pushed or did he jump?)  The water 'booshas' were a real hit with everyone.  The alcoholic refreshments were provided by Bella, Finn and Ollie who charged astronomical prices - (well done guys!)  So our little 'angels' are now donkey bashers and alcohol hustlers!

The afternoon saw another cricket match on the beach -Pops encouraging Finn to "Smash the ball like a Donkey!!" Finn then moved on to a fantastic fielding spell but unfortunately he was unable to stop the ball being hit over the enthusiastic crowd of spanish supporters and into the kitchen of the beach side bar...not once, but twice.  Simon 'butter fingers' White

was sent away with his tail between his legs and the game came to a sudden end.

Off home for a frenzied "mini Disco".....'Heeeeeeeeeey Baby .. oooh ahhh..." then big thanks to David, Margaret and Steve for a lovely BBQ tea for the exhausted families.

We'll be back in Newick on Saturday - if Finlay is spotted heading towards the donkeys' field with a cricket bat in his hands looking for sweets we know who to blame!!

Thanks for a great few days everyone. xxx