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Another ANZAC Day, another 3am reveille for the Boswell whanau! |
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This years ANZAC Day service was organised by the Australian High Commission. After the service the Australian War Memorial was being closed so that vital maintenance work could be carried out. |
Poppa joined us for ANZAC Day this year. |
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Once the main service had ended at the Australian War Memorial, the show moved over to the NZ War Memorial where Ngati Ranana took part in the proceedings. |
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As the Kohanga tamariki have grown older, some have involved themselves further with Ngati Ranana. Kate's there because her big sisters are there :) |
Eimii with Ngati Ranana. |
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Ngati Ranana doing the Haka! |
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Derek Leask (center), NZ High Commissioner in London. |
Its heartening to see how large the crowds are for these services. That is a real mark of respect! |
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Once the formal services were over, our kids reverted to type! :) |
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and took the opportunity to enjoy extra time with their friends :) |
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The next part of the day was the main ANZAC Day service at Westminster Abbey. Kaitlyn, Eimii, Shani-Maia and |
Whaea Esther with Tiana, as everyone waits patiently for our team photo :) |
Worth the wait, the team photo! |
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Ngati Ranana warming up for Whakaria mai. |
Kohanga tamariki sitting up nicely for Whaea Tania. |
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Kate and Maia. Fortunately we could use the Henry VII chapel, which allowed our kids to get away and be noisy during the main service...without interrupting the service! |
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Kate reading the program for the service! :) |
Ethan and Kate. Making use of the Henry VII chapel during the main service! |
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