Our final weeks in Australia were a whirlwind of packing and catching up with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who hosted events for us and had us as guests. We had a wonderful time.
View from the plane
After a 38 hour journey, we find ourselves on the other side of the world and at the start of a great adventure.
A photo of an Australian Kangaroo Paw taken in Bathurst.
Australian Kangaroo Paw
Kangaroo Paw is a plant included in the emblem of Western Australia.
Bathurst is an Australian town in New South Wales. Getting to Bathurst by train and bus takes about four hours. The scenery on the way is beautiful and rural.
We were in Bathurst to visit friends. The town has an attractive and family friendly feel. We happily strolled around with our friends’ two little boys running and playing ahead.
Park and two foozles
It was wonderful to catch up in person with old friends.
View of Bathurst and surrounding countryside
Bathurst courthouse
Bathurst war memorial in the town centre
Bathurst war memorial
A visit to Bathurst would not be complete without a circuit of the race track.
View from Bathurst race track
Wishing you a happy new year and all the best for the year to come.
Fireworks on New Years Eve in Melbourne
As in previous years, we ventured into the city to see the fireworks. I took my camera and filmed the complete New Years Eve 2012 fireworks show from the Docklands, Melbourne. Watch the show in High Definition on YouTube.
Happy Christmas from Graham and me. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Merry Christmas sign Flinder Street Station on Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas sign on the side of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia