Blogs from Elanora Heights, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania

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Thought I would just post some normal everyday stuff in Oz over the next couple of weeks as not really done that yet in blog form. Can’t believe we have been back from Fiji over a week now. When we arrived back it was late and felt VERY cold. Found it hard to believe just few hours previous we were sat on the beach in bikini and sarong (well not Julian obviously). Sailed through customs with my declared shells and parchment drawings etc only to have to wait ages for Hertz to sort out a new long-term hire car under stupid terms of Selex that defies all logic. Went to bed that night in trillions of layers and bed socks!! Once back, it was great to be able to see properly how Ebony had ... read more
Farmers market (2)
My gym
Surfside Cafe

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Elanora Heights January 2nd 2012

Well, I think we were all a bit unsure of what an Aussie Christmas would be like but once it got here I have to say, it was pretty good. We really did miss our friends & family from back home and there was a serious lack of that Christmassy feel in the lead up but we made the conscious decision to make it a bit of a different one.... so... This year we had our roast dinner (complete with hard sought brussel sprouts) on Christmas Eve so as to free up Christmas Day as much as possible. Josh & Ebz went surfing and came back in the evening to the table set outside on the balcony and we watched the sun set over the lake as we ate our dinner complete with champers, party hats ... read more
Josh & Ebz
Christmas Photo
Christmas Day

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Elanora Heights December 24th 2011

It doesn"t matter where you are in the world, the mundane jobs still need to be done, but I guess ironing with the door open and listening to the sound of Cicadas isn't so bad. Josh arrived Thursday so I am very happy to have another chuck back in the nest ( I am learning the lingo!) and it wasn't long until he was out on the surf which did the job for the smile factor. Sam, I wish you and Eva were here too but know you will have an amazing time in France and not long until you are here anyway. It gets harder and harder to all be together at the same time, but somehow, it all seems to work out. It is now Christmas eve, the sun is shining and the forecast ... read more
North Narrabeen Beach
Jetlagged, but smiling!
The Girls on their daily visit

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Elanora Heights December 19th 2011

Ok, this is my first attempt at setting up a proper travel blog so please dont expect too much as learning this new site and some of you will know what its like as you get older. Well, we are only 6 days away from our first Christmas in Oz and I guess this is probably the time of the year that feels hardest to be so far away from family and friends. In fact, it doesn't really feel very Christmassy at all. Not many houses are decorated and with the decs for sale in the shops next to bikinis and beachtowels this all seems very odd. Had a lovely email from our neighbours last week with photos of the Close and had a little sniff. Jims blow up Robin and snowman that was always done ... read more
Christmas succulent

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Elanora Heights January 10th 2008

The countdown is finally on ... only 16 more days until I head back to Viet Nam. I haven't saved quite as much as I would have liked but enough to start the school & hopefully keep me there for 3 months - if I am frugal I can stay longer! I am off to spend time with Pat (# 1 Son) & Emm (hopefully future # 1 daughter-in-law!!!) & then off to Ipswich on the 19th to catch up with friends. I leave for Sai Gon, from Brisbane, on the 26th January. I stay in Sai Gon with King (# 1 Vietnamese son) & Tuyen (#1 future Vietnamese daighter-in-law)! I also have some good friends in Sai Gon to catch up with. Although I arrive in Hoi An early February nothing much will get done ... read more




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