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3rd - 9th March 2010.
A very sociable week in Sydney, with generous hospitality
from the Loudon family |
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Our afternoon flight from Auckland to Sydney was pleasant
and we were well looked after by the Qantas crew
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We were treated to some
spectacular views of Sydney as we flew in |
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Above: Bondi Beach |
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Above: Manly |
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Above: Parramatta River |
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After landing, we got though
immigration quickly, but were delayed slightly because we
had to declare the flax table mats which we had acquired
in New Zealand. After shaking them and prodding them (to
see see if contained any insects), we were allowed to keep
them.
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We were very pleased to
see Peter waiting at the airport to welcome us and drive
us to their home. |
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4th March 2010 |
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We met Peter for lunch and
then decided to take an afternoon ferry ride to Manly |
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The large ferry we were
on had to take evasive action to avoid this yacht. The yachtsmen
must have been pretty scared! |
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More views from the Loudon's
living room... very nice too! |
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5th March 2010 |
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Meeting with Craig in Oxford Street |
Gary, Geoff and Craig |
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Geoff needed to go to the loo (above)
but had trouble with the door, resulting in acute embarrassment
for him as the door slid open while he was in mid flow!
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We were treated, by Peter and Lorraine, to a delicious
meal at a Thai restaurant (above)
6th March 2010
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P&L's home... with their pet dragon lizard!
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A drive with P&L, with
scenic views and brunch included! |
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Pictures taken from Cremorne
Point |
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Above: Evan's dance studio |
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A meeting with Geoff's cousin
Gladys and her daughter Yvonne |
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7th March 2010 |
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Another family reunion,
this time with Colin and Cheryl (plus Lorraine and Peter,
of course) over a good lunch at Manly. |
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Milly kept us amused!
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8th March 2010 |
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Crossing the Spit Bridge...
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... with coffee (and breakfast)
on the other side of the bridge |
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A dead rat - lovely! |
Another visitor to keep Milly company |
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9th March 2010 |
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A leisurely walk across
the Spit Bridge for coffee and breakfast at the Plonk Beach
Cafe (again!) |
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The view from Peter &
Lorraine's home |
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Sadly, it was time to leave,
but we were looking forward to our first flight on the Airbus
A380 and to spending a couple of days in Singapore.
Peter kindly drove us to the airport and we got some last
photos of this lovely city. |
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Singapore bound - on the new Airbus A380!
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