Sunday 6 November 2011

AUSTRALIA

Kamini and I have just had the most awesome two weeks in Australia and I thought I'd share some of it mostly in pic's.  There's a recurring theme - it involves a lot of BLUE (the sea)!!!


We headed up to Mumbai with Aruna who needed a lift to Reshma's place near the airport.  It was good to share the journey with her.




In Singapore we had fun in the butterfly garden - they really were incredible!




When we got to Hobart it was really cold - six degrees!  Mum met us with the puffer jacket held out for Kamini and it was her clothing of choice for most of the trip.  This photo is of our first night in Hobart with Kamini acting as a seal - she makes a good one I think!




Lunch on Bellerive beach - the first of many beaches in the trip!




Our visit with Sue and Rod was very special...




After Hobart we headed North to Launceston where it was a little warmer - the jacket is off!  I had a guide meeting in the Gorge about fanTAStic and Kamini played with the peacocks.  She couldn't understand how the national bird of India could survive in the cold of Northern Tasmania.  I had no answer...




We got to hand out on Susie and Gordy's 'farm' in Lilydale - Kamini thinks she may like to work on a farm!  The sheep and the chooks liked her and she in return...





Plenty of friends and fun in Bridport.  Riding the scooter with safety gear - Kamini mowing the lawn for the first time - the beach - BBQ's - bike rides - FRIENDS - and MY beach!








We visited a few schools and Kamini played teacher and on the way back from Winnaleah we met an echidna.






We also hung out with Britto's baby - she is just 10months old if you can believe it???




It was then off to Sydney for more beaches and more friends...











We also celebrated a belated 50th for Merial and an early 50th for Ro.  More beaches and friends...







All topped off last night with a special meeting with Jan, Lynda and Bob - a ride on the Manly ferry and some great conversation and connections!!!






Kamini has headed home today and I'm doing more time in Sydney waiting for my delayed visa - hopefully I will be on the way soon.  For those of you who have been part of the action thanks so much - it could not have been better!  For those of you we missed - sorry - it was so packed - next time!!!


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