HONG KONG 2012

Well we are back from a most wonderful place in the World. I've come back pretty sick, but hopefully it will be short-lived now I'm home and can rest. Fortunately, I got sick on our last night, so it only ruined our last day a bit.

I have so many photos, so there will be lots to look at. When I'm feeling better, I'll come back and add some text.

Ella took the photos coming into HK.

Pretty China

 When Mum came over, she brought with her these four cup and saucer sets with her for me. I remember fondly as a little girl, the teacups came out when we had visitors. Mum got them all for her 21st birthday from various people. I think they are really beautiful, something that I will treasure always.

Not long to wait now ...

TWO more sleeps until our holiday! We are all so looking forward to it!

The last lunch

We popped out for a drive through the Swan Valley before going to the airport stopping at this gorgeous tea rooms for lunch. It was such a nice day at 26deg, we chose to sit outside.

 We are all feeling a bit sad tonight and the house feels very empty and quiet. Ella has gone for a sleep-over with Ruby, so it's just Kate and I.
The hardest part about having visitors is the goodbyes :(

Last Day

Tonight my family fly back to NZ. We've had a lovely time, leaving us all pretty exhausted. The girls are looking forward to getting their rooms back. I'll miss my sister who has been my cleaning and organizing fairy. We had tea out last night at the kids favourite restaurant - Sizzler. I had some time to myself in the afternoon (once again thanks to my sister!) so I got my hair done. Otherwise we've been out and about seeing the sights and drinking numerous cups of tea!

The bandicoot that dined with us

Beach Day

We headed down to Rockingham Beach today to enjoy a glorious 35 deg! Perfect April weather. We met up with Amie & the kids and enjoyed a picnic. The kids enjoyed a swim and play on the beach.

Easter Monday Drive

We jumped in the car after lunch with no particular plans except to have something to eat somewhere and soak up the glorious day!

We headed down to Fremantle, but it was the most packed I had ever seen it, so we didn't hang around too long.

We kept driving as it was too busy for us in Freo, finally stopping at Cottesloe Beach for fish and chips and ice cream!

We stopped briefly at Lake Monga on the way home. Another beautiful day.

Happy Easter

The original day we had planned today had to be changed, so we had a home day instead. Kate was awake at 5am, but we managed to hold off the egg hunt until 7am when the rest of the household woke. Amie, Ruby and Jonah came up and we exchanged eggs, and we got a photo (Phil took the photo) which was nice. I only got a photo of Kate with her loot, then the girls packed their bags and Amie took them home for a sleepover. The rest of us all had a lovely peaceful afternoon siesta, followed by a drive. Phil cooked dinner while my sister and I went for a walk. All in all a great Easter Sunday. I hope yours was too!