Thanks for sending us messages!

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We really appreciate your comments...makes us feel like we are still in touch with the rest of the world. This part of the country is amazing! Sydney is warmer than New Zealand...we wonder if the difference is like comparing the northwest to LA. Thanks for reading our blogs and sending us good wishes along the way.

A few things we've learned along the way:

Roads are "frosty" not "slippery"
When you want something "to go" it is called "take aways"
A flat white is "coffee with cream"
"luv" is an endearing term used frequently
"Give Aways" are for the other people who have the "right away"
However, when you have "right away" it feels really powerful...as long as you stay in the roundabout all the others have to
"give away" to you

More to come as we become more educated in the aussie way....love to you all

PS most everyone referes to Tyler as my son....think I will stay here for a very long time!

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Photos

Lobster
Tyler's first lobster...thought it was fitting for him to have the a special request for his first night in Australia!

Comments

[Jeff]

Fun! Fun! Fun!
Wow, so much fun! I can't believe it's been almost a week already. I have so much enjoyed ready about your adventures, this is really cool. You'll have to forgive my absence in commenting, I'm a blog noob and couldn't figure it out. So been to the beach yet? How are the Assuie chicks? Of course, I'm asking Vitamin T. So Mom you going to retire to a foreign country? They obvioulsy think your much jounger than you are.... :) Have fun you guys, enjoy.

[ShaSha and boys]

Hello from Vancouver
Jan and Tyler The boys and I are enjoying your blogs soooo much. We think you are both so brave, you for driving and Tyler for trying EVERYTHING. Thanks for sharing! LYMI, shasha and the guernsey guys

[jan and tyler]

looks great
The pictures are great and I loved the comments on driving! We will expect a demonstration of the Maori dances upon your return! (at 6 am workout) I think you will need a vacation when you return! Maxine

[jan and tyler]

Thanks..for saying hi!
Maxine (Pat and Marilyn) Hi from down under! Marilyn must be back from her elite Costa Rica trip - miss talking to you guys and seeing you each morning! Getting my own form of work out! See you...say hi to all!