Formula 1 Fever

Last year, we had just arrived when the Formula 1 kicked off so we watched it lazily on tv. This year, we got the amazing opportunity to actually attend the three days of practises and races. It was very exciting, very loud, and really "cool". (although very hot and humid!)

On Friday night, I took Frunty. We stopped for pastries in the shape of Formula 1 race cars and got take-out sushi. We really enjoyed the BMWs, Porsches, whizzing by and Frunty was able to stay up long enough to see the actual practises. We also saw two shows, a dirt bike performance and a group of musicians called Escala.

On Saturday, Papa took the red eye back to Singapore from India and after a good nap, took Pit to the Formula 1. Again, pastries on the way! (by the way, we try to stick to our diet as much as possible but the occasional treat is sweet!)

On Sunday, Papa took Frunty. They stayed right til the very end of the race and Frunty seemed happy that Alonso from the Ferrari team won! As they headed to the MRT, they could hear the Mariah Carey concert. Frunty stood beside my bed at some unearthly hour and said something to me. I think I heard the word "exciting". Even though he was clearly very tired this morning as he ate breakfast before school, he regaled me with all kinds of info about burning cars and other mishaps and triumphs along the circuit.

We appreciated calls from Nonna Lili, Max and Emi in Turin to chat about the Formula 1. They were watching it too. Pit and I were watching it on tv. So we all had the fever! Nonna and Nonno also called to touch base on Zia Monica's birthday. We do not get a lot of phone calls so when we do, it really is very special and I was happy to hear Pit speaking Italian so well and was surprised at my own abilities to chat! What a great weekend!