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November 8th 2014
Published: November 11th 2014
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Sydney to Mornington Peninsular


Back to Sydney.

I'll let the pics do the talking.


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Brothers at the barbieBrothers at the barbie
Brothers at the barbie

What better start to a return to Sydney than a backyard barbie.
Flying!Flying!
Flying!

My favourite thing to do in Sydney is to ride the Manly ferry and see the sights.
'The coat hanger''The coat hanger'
'The coat hanger'

The iconic Harbour Bridge
ManlyManly
Manly

Well not us, but where we are.
'Sculptures by the Sea''Sculptures by the Sea'
'Sculptures by the Sea'

Embedded artwork on Bronte Beach at the beginning of the walk to Bondi
Humpback breachingHumpback breaching
Humpback breaching

What a setting for this piece!
BondiBondi
Bondi

I was fortunate to have spent many days surfing here in my youth
Melbourne Cup DayMelbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day

Marlie and Jan wearing obligatory hats.
Nephew JarradNephew Jarrad
Nephew Jarrad

Hosting a meal at their apartment in Cronulla
Country pubCountry pub
Country pub

On our way to Albury & Melbourne
DesDes
Des

Old mate Des was a great host for 2 days at his place in Albury. Here tending the roast pork in his camp oven in his fire pit.
Chambers Winery, RutherglenChambers Winery, Rutherglen
Chambers Winery, Rutherglen

My favourite Aussie winery
ChambersChambers
Chambers

This says it all!
Woodshed PubWoodshed Pub
Woodshed Pub

This way to the baa!
Celebration!Celebration!
Celebration!

We were lucky to be there to help nephew Todd and fiancée Jenna celebrate the purchase of their first home.
Kite surfersKite surfers
Kite surfers

Port Phillip Bay
Mornington PeninsularMornington Peninsular
Mornington Peninsular

A beautiful region south of Melbourne where we stayed for a week
Beetroot bruschetta Beetroot bruschetta
Beetroot bruschetta

We have introduced Tim to numerous Aussie tastes....I think he is becoming fond of beetroot, rissoles and snags!
Eureka buildingEureka building
Eureka building

In beautiful Melbourne which has earned the reputation as the most 'liveable' city in the world.
Big Macca!Big Macca!
Big Macca!

We've heard it referred to this way but have never seen this sign
Mornington PeninsularMornington Peninsular
Mornington Peninsular

We have really enjoyed our week in this beautiful region south of Melbourne


11th November 2014

new pics!!!!!
Oh Wow: here I am at 7:09 in the morning waiting for my coffee and enjoying new pics!! What a nice surprise to see Joy with her boys - Please tell her she looks awesome for me - and, by the way, you can sure tell you are brothers!!! You 'all are having the time of your lives - thank you for sharing some of the wonderful places you have been - I would not have seen otherwise -Love that sign "MACCA's" - spell check does not like that word - Have fun, take good care and keep them coming - xo
12th November 2014
Big Macca!

Great memories!
Just got back from Peggy,s and Two for one appies ...loved your pics...sounds as if you are having yet another adventure.We look forward to seeing you here in Dunedin! Travel safely and continue to have fun! M and T
13th November 2014

wonderful
Beautiful scenery and family. Lovely to see pics of a place I'll not likely ever see personally!
25th November 2014

Travellers
On the High Seas when you sent the latest set of pics. But better late than never. Great timing as it is cold, damp, downright miserable at AT. Keep sendingthe sun .
25th November 2014

Travellers
On the High Seas when you sent the latest set of pics. But better late than never. Great timing as it is cold, damp, downright miserable at AT. Keep sendingthe sun .

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