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Back in OZ

Now back at home, finally got the house back in order.

Had a great time in NZ catching up with family and friends.

Back at work now, started last Thusday. Kids start on Monday.

Boys start school Friday and Monday Week.

New Year 2011

Happy New Year everyone, family and friends.

I didn't see the new year in. Didn't hear the fireworks that local people set off, Mum said she had heard them through the night.

Back from the beach, even got a little bit burnt. Was cloudy that day and didn't think it was that hot, but it must have been.

At Heathers today, tonight mum is doing a new years dinner for family, as Michelle wasn't there for Xmas.

 

Papamoa Beach

Visiting my sister in Papamoa for a couple of days. She is staying with her n'laws. Usually every time I visit New Zealand I go and see her there, it gives me more time with her. Jim and Beryl are great taking on n'lwas family at their house.

Makes it hard for Scott and Brenden who both can't go in the water, Have cuts that can't get wet or dirty. Last night boys saw a shark which was caught on fishing rod and then let go.

Having a lovely warm and humid summer here. Taking a bit of getting use to.

Heading back to Mum and Dad's tomorrow afternoon. Sister and her family also heading up there as well.

Today went to a garden (Te Puna Quarry Park) which was a former quarry. Beautiful hibiscus. Very dry. There are also sculptures, especially liked the big dragon.

Wetn to a Mills Reef winery, brought a bottle for tea tonight.

Mildura

Back at work again, three weeks off went so quick.

Went to Mildura with my parents who were visiting from New Zealand and my two boys went with me.

Went to Mungo National Park, I highly recommend you go. We had to wait three days to go, we were originally meant to go on a Thursday, but rain meant we didn't get to go till Saturday, if it rains the roads are closed.

Stayed in cabins at the Golden River Caravan Park, just loved it, the caravan park backed onto the Murray river. There had been plenty of rain up that way so river was really full.

New Zealand

Have book my trip to NZ for the boys and I for christmas this year. Poor Peter at home again.