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Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Mandurah September 17th 2019

Today at 9:00pm Sue did her chairman duty at the Mandurah Probus club meeting and we all went along to listen. After the meeting we were treated to a very nice tea Including delicious meat pies, We decided not to stay for the talk, so Terry took us to Mandurah Estuary Eastern Foreshore where we had a walk to the new bridge before going back to the football club, where the meeting had been, to collect Sue. Delicious home made pumpkin soup for lunch. Winks, Sue and Al went to the printers to have some work for Probus duplicated. After that we went to the cinema to book tickets to see Downton Abbey, for Wednesday, as rain is forecast. We then visited the Arts a Centre, where there was an art exhibition. We had a 'tour' ... read more
The new bridge over the estuary
The  Foreshore
The harbour from the theatre

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Mandurah September 16th 2019

Today we went to the local shops at Halls Head near Mandurah, where we did some essential shopping and so Winks could get an Oz sim for her iPhone. Sue had arranged for us to have coffee and giant muffins for morning tea/coffee - the best muffins ever. When we got back to S&T's house, Sue, Winks and Al went for a walk to the local park and looked at some of the local foura and fauna. Terry and Al took the car for a wheel rotation and a great coffee at the tyre shop. This evening we all went to pick up bikes for Al and Winks loaned by local friends. This was followed by a short ride to the Peel Estuary. The day ended with a glorious sunset Plus a delicious salmon dinner with ... read more
Winks and Al with acacia blossom
Inlet from the restaurant.
The Peel Estuary.

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth » Perth Airport September 15th 2019

We landed in Perth after a16 hour flight on the Quantas Dreamliner! Terry and Sue were there to meet us at the domestic terminal. Jane and Steve were also there but went to the international terminal and had to come over to the domestic terminal. We had introductions and chatted over cups of coffee. We will meet up with Jane & Steve next week when we travel north to Kalbarri. It was great to be back in Mandurah in th warm sunshine.... read more
Sue, Winks and Jane

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Heathrow Airport September 14th 2019

Here we are at Heathrow waiting to board the Dreamliner! Thand goodness we have passed through security etc.... read more
Heathrow image 2.

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Thame September 4th 2019

Now starting to get very excited about our Australian visit in just over a weeks time.... read more




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