Blogs from Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia, Oceania - page 2

Here I am at the airport everything went so smoothly it was very relaxing and a great way to start the adventure. Just want to thank my fantastic family and friends who have been amazing and helped me get here today. I am so looking forward to this trip and will try to keep you entertained with my adventures and try not to make you too jealous. Meeting Robyn and Peter at hoi an for a cocktail by the pool tonight and the photos will start from there. And so the travel begins!... read more

Marion and I stayed at Brian and Mary's overnight together with Katy. A not too early rise and a cup of tea looking at the teriffic view down the River Derwent from Brian and Mary's dining room table. Finalised our packing and sorted out paper work and then we to Gilbeys cafe on East Derwent Highway for brunch. A very pleasant time together - Brian, Mary, Ryan, Peter, Marion and Katy. It was a delicious breakfast and everyone had extra mushrooms! We said our farewells and wished Brian and Mary the best for their trip in seven weeks (but who is counting!?) Katy took us to Hobart airport and we said farewell - see you in three months or so. The flight to Melbourne was uneventful and we both dozed. Now sitting in Melbourne airport awaiting ... read more

Bangkok bound......well not yet Jetstar says no!!! Well after a pretty relaxed night and chowing down on McDonald's for dinner with Cheryl (Mat's Mum) we finished our packing and got to bed just after midnight, Then the next thing I know I was wide awake at 5am from the loudest thunder roar and it pouring down rain outside. We got up and woke both the boys that for the first time jumped out of bed pretty quickly compared to what they normally do, had our cuppa's and finished up the rest of the packing. Before we new it my brother Jerry was there to pick us up to take us to the airport. After a very wet trip in through peak hour traffic we arrived at the airport to find out our flight had been delayed ... read more

After months of planning, preparation and packing, all of a sudden and seemingly in a rush, the time has come for us to fly out of the safety of our Cocky's Cage and off into our grand European adventure. Our 'last day' at home passed quickly in a frenzy of last minute packing and chores to make our home ready for our housesitting friends. In Goanna's case, the preparations included frantic last-minute sewing to finish off a quilted liner for Possy's travel bassinet and a play quilt. There was to be a matching stroller liner for her as well, but time ran out to get it finished. Almost too soon, it was 4:30pm, and our friend Heather had arrived to take us to the airport. Cocky did a great job stuffing all of us, our three ... read more