Tattoos Hi John & Sylvia,
Have been constantly on the move the last few days so am just managing to catch up with the blog. Yes, we did have a great time in Dubai and really enjoyed our dunes experience. Sadly though, my tattoo is now a thing of the past but, I will always have photographic proof! :) It was also very special getting to meet Shane whilst we were there and appreciate his time to show us around as he was busy as he was preparing to go on his media trip in a couple of days so, we were very lucky to be able to get to see him before he went. What an honour for him! Jan
Dubai Hi guys, Now you've made us add Dubai to our "gunna" list. You don't need to bring us back a date thanks :). You'll be pleased to know Jan that we've had temperatures into the low 30's this week (think Sydney did too) so you are still getting that early summer :). Much to Jeremy's amusement this week I bought myself a walking pole - some children are very rude! Heading off for a walk to try it out now - just around Buderim streets. Enjoying Jenni's facebook experiences too. Love Mal & Ron
Hi Both Hi Kids,
Wow what a blog, so much information I need to go back to deb to recuperate, fantastic that you met the Travel Camel what a privilege, Jan I don't know why you fretted over the blog, they are amazing.
Sheik Teddy, cuts a dash, Dubai looks so fantastic, believe me, I will not show Caroline this blog with all those shops.
Amazing isn't it, you and Caroline could walk around the shopping centre and buy just about everything, (Funds available of course) Ted and I would walk around and not see anything we wanted to buy.
With all that information contained in one blog, it is easy to see now how much work goes in to these blogs, especially when you consider, you also have to, not only navigate your way around a strange place but, find your bed for the night and settle in, site see, feed yourself, communicate with family, study the forward planning AND produce the blog, I think Caroline and I worked out that each blog takes about 3 hours to produce, with Photo uploads, typing, editing, more typing, thinking of a title and so on, did Teddy have a nana, whilst your produced this awesome blog.
Our love to you both
Kangaroojack
Many camels Apart from meeting both of you, this was the highlight of my day! Thanks so much for taking the time to meet me in Dubai - it was great to be able to show you around this remarkable city.
Emirates... ...is a great airline. We fly with them whenever we need to fly somewhere. Shame you took the round-about route, though. The direct flight is a lot shorter.
Sounds as though you are off to a good start. If you get a chance, go on one of the sand dune treks. They're a lot of fun.
Happy birthday Jan Enjoy the opera, don't fall asleep Ted. Just home from Coffs Harbour and more worn out since reading your blogs - glad you got away eventually and hope that's the end of the dramas. Little bit of rain coming home, could have done with it in Coffs as we were smothered in dust while watching the car rally. Really strong wind now we are home and cloudy so here's hoping for rain.
Lots of love Mal & Ron
I\'m sure you will have a lovely Birthday Jan,enjoy the meal out.
Cold and wet here,we need sun,hoilday sounds a great idea.
It sure looks like you are not travelling light by the look of your bags.
Birthday Hi Marianne & Geoff,
Thank you for my birthday wishes. Off to the Opera tonight after we get to Vienna. My birthday treat! :) A little bit of poetic licence on the bag situation - not all mine, thank goodness! Tell the man upstairs to give you some warmer weather so that those lambs will get a hurry up. :) Trip going well. Have enjoyed Dubai but, ready to move on. Love Jan & Ted
Hi Jan and Ted, just read your blog. What a start to the holiday! Hope you are now relaxed and enjoying your break. Take care look forward to catching up and following your holiday on the blog. Lots of pictures also.
DEparture or Disaster Hi Carol,
Thanks for dropping by. :) Sorry I didn't get to catch up with you before we left. Have just spent the last few days here in Dubai but, now ready to move on. Will do our best to keep our blogs entertaining and will also try to keep up with events as they happen. :) Love to you all and, especially Rene. Hope things are going ok. Jan & Ted xxx
Trip Gald you got away,just hope our departure will be better.
Hope your back comes right.All good here,I have been up at Mum\'s checking things out,all ok. xxxxx
Trip Hi G & M,
Yes - the last-minute stuff was a bit of a test but, all good now. Hopefully, your departure won't be quite so eventful. I could have done with a bit less excitement :) Thanks for touching base. Has your Mum settled in ok? Luv, J & T xxx
Re: Have Fun! Hi Cindy, great to hear from you. Yes, we are so looking forward to our holiday now that it's actually underway. Am working on the next instalment as we speak.
Thank you for commenting. We so look forward to these and, it's nice to know that there is someone out there! :) Till next time. Jan (& Ted)
Re Exciting! Hi Jo,
Couldn't have done it without you and all of your help and hand-holding in my fledgling state. :) You are so helpful and patient.
Must say, we are looking forward to our adventure. It has been in the panning stages for so long that, it's hard to realise it is actually here. Thank you for "stopping by". :) Jan (& Ted)
I think we may have missed you guys. Hi J&T,
Happy Holiday's and safe travels, we see that you have posted a blog, we have called your mobile and left a message but suspect that you have left.
Keep us updated on your travels, by the blog and we will wait patiently.
Will catch up when you guys are back.
Love to you both.
A & C
The bird has flown ..... Hi guys,
Yes, the bird(s) have flown. Left Sydney last night and are now in the UAE. Our last day at home was a bit traumatic but, more on that later (it's in the pipeline). I'm not good with pending nervous breakdowns! but, all good now that we are away:) Have been following you guys too and see that you are (were) enjoying Albany. Nice place and Whale World is worth seeing but, know what you mean - very sad when you read and hear about what went on there but, as you say, those were the times. Thank goodness we now know better and protect these magnificent creatures. How cool that you got to see mum and bub in the bay. :) Love you guys. J & T xxx
Bon Voyage Have a great trip. I am terribly jealous but excited for you as well.
Can't wait for the updates as it is like being there with you.
Love you both and have an awesome time.
Nat and Co
Finally made it! ... Hi Nattles and Co,
How traumatic and stressful can a last day be? ..... however, we prevailed and managed to get on the plane. My holiday doesn't begin until my derriere actually hits the seat on the plane and I have my first drink in my hand. Hopefully, our blogs will bring our absence a little closer to you at home. We are going to miss all of you too. :) We'll (and I use the "royal" we) - Dad helps - he proof reads them before publishing) will do our best :) Love to everyone there. Mum, Dad, Grandy & Poppy xxx
Finally on our way .... Hey! boules partner :) Been winning any championships lately? Me, neither:) ..... great to hear from you and thanks for touching base. Left Sydney last night and are now in the UAE. Bit taggy today after such a long flight last night but, haven't let the side down and have been out this afternoon, doing a bit of sightseeing (which you'll hear about later :) first having a nana nap after our arrival at daybreak this morning. Hope things are fine with you. Jan
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Sylvia got a tattoo as well. The only one she will ever have! Glad you enjoyed your time in Dubai.