Our first cricket match, England vs. New Zealand

Christmas Day in New Zealand and Ali passes me my present, tickets to watch England and New Zealand in Leeds! So, off we went for almost a 3 hour drive, which ended in Leeds, the most confusing road layout I've ever seen. We went to the 'park and stride', a short walk to the stadium in glorious sunshine. Very tiny turnstyles, then we found our seat for a very short innings of England batting, then it was New Zealand.

Around us we had a clutch of Mario's, Mr Bean's and the 'shoe army' who asked people to raise their shs if they loved England. The morning was very civilised, following luncheon, it was a little more noisy. A break for luncheon included a description of the wine on offer! We ate our picnic, then went for a wander around the stadium and in the museum which stank of male sweat so we didn't stay long, but it was free. Ali bought a hat and shirt, then it was back to our seats and the start of multiple mexican waves.

Luckily, we were given 4 and 6 cards when we arrived which had descriptions of the umpires arm actions, and the names of the positions in the field. The strangest being silly on and silly off! But to be honest, their name suits that position because it's right by the side of the batter who hits a ball going at 86 miles per hour!

We absolutely loved the day, I found a big patch of my neck that I obviously didn't cover in suncream and it's now bright red but what an amazing day.