Oz addendum

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we have attached a few additional pics taken by brother Garry and friend Paul in Australia. These were not available when the last blog was published.

As always, the best way to view them is as slide show.

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Photos

proud gardener
one of Mum's great pleasures is pottering around in her garden...she has a green thumb for sure

a Sydney lunch
Sydney has an enless supply of beautiful places to eat by the water...here we are having lunch at the Sydney Rowing Club with cousin Chris and his wife Yvonne

on the Harbour
you can spend all day taking ferries around Sydney's spectacular Harbour...we did it at the pensioner rate of $2.50!

putt or chip?
playing the beautiful, challenging St. Michael's course in Sydney. The cart girl has a supply of golf balls along with the beer and snacks.

seaside golf
each trip back to Oz we try to get together with old teachers' college mates, Bruce, Keith Des and Paul. In 2016 it will be the 50th anniversary of our graduation!

carving the turkey
Australia is not familiar with Thanksgiving....this little turkey needed a supplementary chicken to get us fed. With Garry's wife Jan.

family dinner
celebrating US Thanksgiving (Tracey's boyfriend Garret is from Ohio)..

Jarrad and Tracey
Ian's nephew and neice

a holiday within a holiday
we rented this time share villa in Port Macquarie and spent a week with Mum and Garry

"hurry up with lunch"
this pelican has discovered an easier way to catch fish

nice catch!
he only hung around as long as we were catching fish.

oysterman's digs
when it floods he can moor his boat in his living room

koala family
we saw 2 koalas in the wild...these were in a sanctuary

spring in Oz
spectacular entry to one of the wineries near Port Macquarie

bouganvillia
at Inneslake winery, Port Macquarie

having a taste
at Cassegrain winery, Port Macquarie

on the water
this is the pontoon boat we rented for a few hours to cruise the Hastings River, Port Macquarie

gotcha!
it looks like we are trying to crush this poor little bream to death!

Joy and her boys
one of the many spectacular surfing beaches near Port Macquarie

prawns for lunch
we had many a fine seafood meal

farewell barbie
with old mates Bill and Paul and a few 'snags'

Comments

[Lorraine Runstedler]

Pictures
Thanks Ian & Marlene - beautiful pics - nice way to stay in touch - you guys look awesome! That "was" a small turkey(ha)!!!!! loved seeing your mom(Joy) again - All the Best from your forever friend, Lorraine xo

[Garry Rasmussen]

Memories
Some great memories from a very 'busy' visit - so thankful we can now travel & explore with a pocket sized camera!

[Jane White]

Oz Addendum
These were great pictures! Loved seeing little Joy looking perky as ever and having fun with the kids and grandkids. Please give her our best wishes!! When to you return to this part of the world? Jane