Hi to all. We are missing you all but enjoying your comments and photos. Some great shots there to admire, and inspiring places we would love to visit. How much do you charge as tour guides? We have had some lovely spring weather with a few showers and the grass is green again. Daylight saving has begun but I am still getting up early and coming home late. Olive's knee is progressing well, but with long range planning we have decided to put our house on the market and look for something all on one level with no stairs. No offers as yet. The Laney's are in WA and the Roberts Padgetts and Clissolds left Sydney today to join them. The wild flowers are in bloom, so they will have a great time as they return together on the Indian Pacific. Looking forward to your return. Love and best wishes for a safe return. G&O
Hi Chris, Doug, Denise and John,
We are so glad that you are having a great time. You'll remember all the funny stories to tell everyone. Rog and I are fine. School holidays for Matt are almost over. We enjoyed having Nic and Dave, Ryan and tegan come to Lunch with us and the Stokes family last Sunday. I hadn't even realised Nic was doing her Diploma in Primary teaching and it's now long now till she finishes. We were out at Vanessa Willey's 30th party last night and our Matt went too. It was at a photo gallery called Kramer's Ranch at the base of the Macquarie Pass. Dee Kramer is a photographer and has set up a gallery to display his photos. Michelle and Tim know him from their church. There weren't many people there we knew apart from the Willeys and another one of Vanessa's bridesmaids.
Hope the last week or so of your trip is equally enjoyable. Love Rhondda and Roger.
Now that you have been to that part of Italy I will have to go home and watch "Avanti" and just drool over the scenery
What a wonderful holiday you are all having. It all sounds very exciting and there must be lots and lots of photos to see. So glad John has found many coffee shops, he must be in his element over there!!! I can still remember waking in the morning to the smell of freshly brewed coffee wafting up the stairwell. Melinda, Paul and the children left on Friday to go to Fiji. The children were so excited, as you can imagine. I'm sure they won't be lost for words when they come home. Keep those cameras going and we'll be looking for the next update.
Luv Wendy and Gary
We miss you lots and lots (Tegan says)
Sounds like you are having a fantasic time. Enjoy!!!
The photo look great, we can't wait to see more when you reutrn.
All is well here
Lots of love from Tegan, Ryan, Dave and Nic
xxxxxxxooo
Hi All,
Today we woke to the promise of a hot day in downtown Burwood, as the firebrigade sirens sounded in our ears, we knew we were ready for a day of interesting travels. The sites of Kiama, Berry and Ullabulla await us. Bags are packed (well almost), swimmers ready to go and of course a good book and some DVD's. Mollymook here we come. Bring on the local fish and chips, bbq chicken and hot bread shop. Perhaps we will sample the local coffee. Sounds fabulous!!!! We are inspired by your travels.
Ed & Jan
Hi Denise & John
As the heading says, I am very envious of your travels, it all sounds wonderful. I expect you will have extra pounds on before you get home, it seems to be a culinary delight. No real news from here, same old, same old. Mum passed her licence and turned 85 on Monday and we had a lunch out on Sunday, which was very pleasant. Damian came down to spend a week with us and ended up having 4 wisdom teeth out, so not much of a holiday for him. He seems to be OK now. That's about the extent of my news, sad really, but I am glad you are having such a great time. I look forward to hearing all and seeing the rest of the photos.
Love Janette & Paul
It's great to be able to see some pic's and see that you are all well and having a fabulous time! You are all missed!
Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks!
God bless
Carol
HI there. You all seem to be enjoying the experience tremendously and why wouldn't one? I think of the towns you mentiond Siena was my favourite but I have not been to Cortona. Rog and John had a great time bike riding and kayaking. our bble study gtaway weekend was great. We had 17 people staying in the Old Rectory at Kangaroo Valley plus Kay and Steve and Rog and I staying in ensuite cabins at the Glen Mack Caravan Park. We had great weather for the weekend and the kids cavorted in the river .
No other news. Continue to enjoy it to the full. Love Rhondda and Roger.
Hi you all,
First of all, Thanks for making my lonely day into such a memorable day in Venice. I still cant get over the fact that you welcomed me ( a complete stranger) into your precious holiday with open arms. Bless you!
Just a quick note to let you know, that we had a great time in Rome. For the Vatican tour we engaged a private tour guide Mr. Vincent (in an Official Tour kiosk to to the left of St.Pieter Basilica, just before the church if you are walking from metro stop). they charge Euros 50 per head. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We also enjoyed the San Giovanni and Sancta Scala was a moving experience.
I am back at work physically....mentally still floating between Sistine Chapel and the Colloseum at night.
My invitation to Dubai remains open to you and your friends. Would love it if you can keep in touch.
With fond memories and Loads of love,
Pamela & John,
uaepamela@yahoo.co.in
Dubai.
Hi Doug, Chris, John & Denise,
Please throw coins in the Trevi Fountain for us. Each day in Rome promises to be an adventure in culture and history, while in Australia each day promises either a new NSW Premier or a new Federal Opposition Leader. Never a dull moment!! All well and happy.
Hi Chris, Denise, Doug & John,
Great to get your news & to see some of the wonderful sights you have already seen. Keep the news & pictures coming thick & fast. We trust your keeping well & not missing any of us too much. ha ha. We had a teary farewell with Lol & Poppy yesterday, but had a great 10 days with them.
Love, Liz & Mike
Hi to all.
We loved all your pictures. Keep the cameras rolling. We notice John is missing his Swiss hat. Please buy him a beanie to keep off the frost. It all sounds wonderful and we wish we were there. Missing you all. Love from G&O.
Hi Chris, Denise, Doug and John,
Greetings. your time in Venice sounded just great. I liked Burano a lot too. The pastel colours of the houses and the laces were wonderful. Hope florence is as wonderful for you as it was for me. I especially liked it the first time I was there but the last time, on a group bus trip, I wasn't quite so impressed. Glad you didn't buy the huge piece of glass but I hope you found a smaller piece to fit in your luggage.
Enjoying all your comments and experiences vicariously. Roger and John took off for Forster and Myall Lakes this morning for 3 days, kayaking and bike riding and staying with John's mothe in Forster.Thankgiving service and Caroline and Graham's chat to the church went well as did AGM. Our bible study group is off to our annual weekend away at Kangaroo Valley this weekend. Looking forward to it- Sevilles, Millers, Talls, Sargeants, Nances, McDonaghs and ourselves. Weather is wonderful at present- mid 20's and lots of sun. Preschool open day went well- really warm with 27degrees the forecast but not sure if it reached that. Relax and enjoy every minute. Love Rhondda and Rog(in absentia)
Hi there!
How are the happy travellers? All of your pictures and posts to date sound / look so great - it makes me want to pack my bags and head off into the world now too!!!
I hope your travels continue to be wonderful - its great hearing and seeing all about them/ All is well in Sydney - summer arriving on Saturday which was great - although not sure for how long!
Take care,
Lots of love Nic and Chad
Well Liz and I are not impressed. JOKE!!!!! You are the envy of the office! At least we can take a well-earned break from all the work you have left us with to drool over your photos. Looking forward to the next update! love Pru & Liz.
Hi Mum & Dad, Doug & Chris,
Enjoying your updates. Photos are great.
Adelaide has turned on some gorgeous Spring days. We've had Rosella babies in the koala's gum tree. Kids well.
Our love, Toni, Matt & the kids.
Isn't raclette yummy? Rog and I had it in Easter holidays "73 in Rougemont, Switzerlnd where we visited with my later bridesmaid, Pam who was teaching at a Swiss finishing school there. Glad you saw so much of Paris. It's one of my favourite cities. We will have to go back at some stage. Love, Enjoy every minute. Rhondda.
Hi Mum, Dad, John & Denise,
It's great to hear of you adventures, although it is making us EXTREMELY jealous, at this rate we'll never be able to settle down! Can't wait to see all the photos when you get back.
Love, Luke & Sarah (& Rusty)
Hi Doug & Chris,
Your news is coming through and we are enjoying the photos and your fabulous experiences. What a fantastic time you are all having. Sydney is as usual fantastic, inspiring, awesome and the scenery is magnificent, spring is on the its way. All the family are well.
Love,
