hi we went to dinner last night night and we saw a possum above us in the tree,it was really cute but it started pooing on the table next to us. It was really funny because it tried to eat some leaves that were too far away so it nearly fell offand it was hanging by it’s tail. MISS YOU ALL!
Hello everyone going to miss you all having a great time time in sydney,climbed the harbour bridge.Flight is so so long but very worth it. Cya all soon.
We’ve been here a day and things have gone pretty well so far. The trip was long and tiring but the Korean airline Asiana were great. Nice seats with lots of room, good films and lovely Korean food. We tried to eat it Korean style. Bronte was busy rolling lettuce leaves filled with rice and hot bean paste. Their food was much nicer than the traditional airport fare!
We finally arrived in Sydney on Thursday morning. Weather was sunny I thankfully found. We checked into a nice hotel for the first night to try and get over the jet lag. After a short rest we had a walk around Sydney harbour visiting the opera house and the amazing botanical gardens. The gardens were full of flying foxes (huge fruit bats). They all hang from trees like huge cocoons. When they fly their wing span can be up to 1.5 metres….so pretty huge.
Later on we met up with Robbie’s brother Johnno and his girlfriend Teresa. They cooked us our first truly Aussie BBQ. The steaks were enormous and Robbie was feeling he was really home!
Today Johnno and Teresa took the day of work and we all took a ferry from Double Bay (one of the may bays in Sydney harbour) to the aquarium. Saw some huge sharks and great turtles. After a lovely lunch the Kids and I climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge. Who’s stupid idea was that?? After 3 1/2 hours and a few scary moments we finally made the top. The views were fabulous…well they would have been if I wasn’t too scared to look!
We’re too tired to go out tonight. Johnno & Teresa are putting us up for a couple of nights. She’s a fab cook and good host so we’re feeling very lucky at the moment. We’re hoping to see the resident possum that visits them on a regular basis.
Well that’s about it for now. Thanks to everybody for all their comments.
It’s nice to know Auntie Jane is thinking about me. My family are all packed ready to go and I was left sitting on the side board. Fortunately I’m pretty proficient at free running and managed to get myself into the case. Anyone close to the family will know that Claire has taken a dislike to me but it won’t stop me joining them on their trip.
Expect to see me in all the Aussie hotspots. I’ll be the one in the stubbies with a tinnie in my mitten. I think in Australia I will be able to persuade Claire that I am the one for her and that all the other plush toys in her life are wasting their time. xxx – PG ON TOUR
We’re pretty much packed and ready to go. Enjoying our last day in the garden. Jack & Bronte are so excited. I’m sure they won’t get much sleep tonight. Robbie and Claire have just come back from Swingeasy. They’ll really miss everyone.
We are all getting ready for the long flight as well as the tough roads of Australia. We have managed to get this 4WD with lots of things built-in that include, amongst other, a fridge, freezer, shower, and bed space enough for four gnomes.
Jack and Bronte are also planning tent arrangements ready for camping as well. At least the tent will be useful for looking after the free dog that came with the vehicle.