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Granny and Grandad in Oz!

We have been having a fab time with G&G. We headed south to Margaret River for three nights and stayed near Hamelin Bay. It is a gorgeous bay that is famous for it's lovely beach and it's giant sting rays. We stayed in a secluded cabin in the forest. To learn more about this area check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamelin_Bay,_Western_Australia

While down south we also visited the historic Leeuwin Lighthouse:http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/WA/Cape%20Leeuwin/Cape%20Leeuwin.htm

We did a daytrip to rottnest island where the land lovers got to enjoy the crystal clear waters and friendly fish of the turquoise sea. http://www.rottnestisland.com/en/default.htm

Back in Perth we have been enjoying the sunshine and temperatures in the high 30's! Today it was over 40 degrees. To be in the know:

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=perth

Due to the heat wave the pool is popular andthe kids and grandparental units were in there until dark this evening. Yesterday we checked out Cotts beach for a wee bit of heat reprieve...you can see if you can find us on the live web cam:

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/coastaldata/1735.asp

We have also been to the aquatic centre and checked out all of the Aussie underwater creatures. For those of you who have been to AQWA you will be sad to know that the giant smiley faced Eagle Ray that swam with the sharks & sea turtles in the giant tank that you ride through died...

We are trying not to exhaust ma and pa, but they are proving to be very useful around here and we may not let them return to the northern hemisphere. Grandad is very good with the dishes and clothes hanging...and Velmba LOVES to iron...both are great with the children. Hmmm...the granny flat is sounding like a good plan! Bronto is grandads little shadow and will only eat porridge cooked by him. Notice the pic of B in the blue chair sporting grandads glasses and reading his book. Very sweet.

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Hanging at the beach

One last hoorah before school officially began!! H&B are becoming quite the little fish...

Out and About

Well it seems we helped Dewey find the star of the south...It took a few drinks of Jagermeirter, but it was a success. Arlene snorkelled with big beautiful fish on Rottnest Island and we all enjoyed tasting nearly every red wine of australia. My apologies go out in advance for the purchase of the speedos for Dewey and Robert...couldn't resist. I know you all will enjoy seeing D wander around the lake in them. As John noted..." that image is unfortunately burnt into my mind forever..." Haven and Bronson have become superstars in the pool and ocean over the past few weeks. They both can now snorkel in the ocean and are becoming quite the little swimmers. Haven dives, flips, somersaults and is quite a fish. Now it is back to reality and getting ready for school to start in just over one week. The visit with the family was far too short and we are so sad today to have said goodbye to the Nelson clan. It was an amazing time and we will miss them so much. We are so fortunate to have had our family visit!! Love you all Mama, Dew, R & A...xxooo Happy and safe travels.

Nelson Nelson Aussie Tour '08

Yipee! They are officially here and have been experiencing life down under. The kids are over the moon to have grandma and papa and aunty and uncle around. We spent our first five days together in Margaret River and are now back in Perth. So far the prairie chickens have sampled copious amounts of wine, snorkeled with the fishes and cruised the open seas. Here are some pics of our adventures so far...