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G'Day ya flamin gala and all that ozzie lingo!
 We are in Carringbah, Sydney staying with Rob's great Aunt Jean and Great Uncle Norman. Needless to say it is like having another set of grandparents! They are looking after us very well. We have met a lot of Rob's 2nd and 3rd cousins (with a 4th on the way!) and they are all lovely.
 So far we have explored Carringbah and it is like no town in England. Beautiful beaches and nice sunny weather, and friendly people!!! Yesterday we did a sailboat race around Sydney harbour. We were on the boat for about 3 hours. Rob helped with the ropes and we both had a go at steering. It was nice just to sail around taking in the sights. There were rumours of penguins but we never got to see any!
 For all those who have been to West Bay I'm afraid that the riverside seafood platter has been made redundant as the best food in the world as we had the biggest and tastiest platter going. (Pinchy would have wanted it this way!) It was meant for 2-3 people which me and Rob thought we could tackle but alas! We were beaten! For my Meridian girls - I don't think I'm gonna be coming back thinner that's for sure!!!!!
Today we are meeting more cousins! And going out for a meal uptown. Tomorrow we may be exploring the Opera House etc.
As for the weather, it is their Autumn here but still very hot. In true British style we seem to have taken a bit of rain with us (yes it rains here too!) but is still nicer than home.
The wildlife is a little more exotic than we are used to. We are even afraid of walking on the pavement late at night due to all the cockroaches and other BIG creepy crawlies that we can't see we are walking on! I am yet to see the Godzilla of lizards that is supposed to be in Jean & Norm's garden.
We like it here so much we are not sure if we are coming back! Only kidding...it's far to hot for our delicate English skin!
We are off to Alice Springs soon then Melbourne where we will see Daniel. Will keep you all updated as well as we can.
Love to you all,
Jen & Rob
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