Our Aussie Adventure

This one is really probably only of interest to the family.  Here are some shots of our recent trip to Aus.  We had a great time!  The selection of photos below speak for themselves.

Taking in the beautiful fresh air of the Dandenong Ranges onboard the old Steamer Puffing Billy.

Nicks mum and dad kindly took the kids for the night and we snuck away to a beautiful Bed and Breakfast.  "Merrow" was also nestled in the Dandenongs.

Scarlett cooking with Nanny

Our home away from home.  This is the "Coastal Retreat".  It is our onsite caravan down on the Victorian Surf Coast.  We spend a very relaxing week here.

Point Lonsdale lighthouse

We overindulged again and again and again.  With food like this at "Barwon Orange" in Barwon Heads it was impossible not to.

Oh this is making me hungy

My dad and my niece Sophie

F&C's

Aunty Rose, Uncle Dave and Smokey!

My sister Nicole and my niece Steph. (and quiddy copping a handful)

Scarlett and George

At Meltemi Greek Tavern

I could live on dips alone.  I love the stuff.

The girls swing bye to say goodbye

From this......

...to this!  Welcome Charlie!

Nick caught up with some work buddies

Speaking of Buddy...my sisters dog Buddy was a huge hit with the kids, especially Scarlett.

Had a night with our old neighbours, well, they are not old but you know what I mean.  Very strange being next door to our house and having someone else living in it.  Pete was kind enough to move the trampoline over so we could bounce up and down and peek over the fence but after a couple of drinks I thought I might fall off so gave it a miss.

A nicer bunch of people you could never meet.  Thanks guys.  It was great to see you.

Pizza night.

Nick finally getting his Anth's Special with BBQ sauce.  One of the foods he misses from Aus.

We celebrated my good friend Nicoles birthday by going on a magical mystery tour.  2 Wineries and a party later I had a 2 day hangover.

We borrowed Nicks brothers Alfa....what can I say.