Driving into town on Saturday morning I saw two rainbows.

Seemed like an exceptionally good omen. The forecast was dire, full of rain and wind. Which did in fact materialize. But there were some breaks throughout the day.

I was on my way to Day 1 of the annual Chanticleer Cup pétanque tournament. Auckland vs Wellington, my fourth time to be selected as an Auckland rep. This time, I was one of the more senior players, expected not only to play well but also to try and mentor / support a player with less experience.