Had a long weekend at the end of January as the Australians Celebrate Australia Day. Decided to escape the City for the weekend and went camping, yes that's right camping !!. Drove 3 hours South to a place called Bendalong. It rained solidly for 3 days which was quite amusing, kept ourselves entertained with a case of Toohey's Extra Dry (very fine beer). Having indullged ourselves in the amber nectar we frightened ourselves half to death by nearly falling off...

Hi everyone Spent Christmas with all the family in Whyalla. We flew into Adelaide and drove to Whyalla with Uncle Peter and Auntie Freda. On the way up we had the opportunity to see the 'real outback' red sand and bushland as far as the eye could see. Didn't manage to see any Kangaroos but saw some Emu's crossing the road in front of us. One the way back we drove through the Flinders Ranges. Happy New Year to you All Best Regards Sam and Mike xx

We took John and Shelley to the Blue Mountains and went up the this cable car. Very high up but it was just about the only thing the Aussies would let Shelley do in 'her condition'.

We have just had Jo Miller and her friend Faye staying with us while they travel through to Asia. Had a class time with them (photos will follow). Shelley and John are here on their honeymoon and we are about to go up to the Blue Mountains and up 't coast to see Whales and Dolphins. Load some photos up soon. Mike and Sam