Friday. today we went to auckland via the ferry. kathy had manage to arrange one of the stages of the Louis Vuitton pacific sailraces to be on today. the ferry had to slow down for one of the stage races took place. went for a tour of the quay, and some of the fantastic craft there. onto the skytower were unfortunatley my fear of heights took over so we went into the casino instead.we did not win if you can belive that.had a thai meal on the way home and are now ...

Hi everyone we have arrived at ian and kathy place in auckland (for those who dont know ian is normas brother). and what a place i wish we had a place as big, even the garage doors open when you drive up. I have said the staff must have been given the night off but Kathy says they dont have any,and to prove it tonight ian is washing up!!!! more adventures await us tomorrow .derek

monday I went to jail that is the old one in melbourne Ned Kelly and all that, Norma caught up on a bit of reading and chillout time.then we went went for a thai meal. tuesday went aroung victoria market ehich is like preston markaet on steriods, after lunch we took the tour around melbourne cricket ground which is massive.today we have had a trip down the yarra river for 3 hours, tonnight is off to a night market. we are nearly finished our time in aus and have ...

first the good news, Sue Dingas, the bridge climb manager has read our blog ??? and has been in touch and copies of the photos are on the way home , many many thanks sunday 1st the last 5 days sydney to melbourne on the costal road. we have driven some 975 miles, staying at murramarang resort for 2 nights,onto merimbula were we stopped for one night , lovely place with outdoor pool, which was needed with the temp in the 90s, I managed a drink at the golf club w...

sorry not updated the blog but shortage of internet cafes monday was aussie day had a fantastic time despite the rain all day, went to the harbour and saw some street entertainers then onto the park for some live aussie bands. at night the plan was to watch the fireworks at darling harbour but the rain put an end to that idea tuesday Malinda had to return to work (thanks for your help and time)Norma did the bridge climb but again in the rain but enjoyed it anyw...