Post Holiday Post

Happy New Year from the KLog. We had a very busy Christmas week, running the African and Singaporean contingent all over Melbourne until their tackies (sneakers/running shoes) needed a rest.

Sean stayed with us whilst Russell, Belinda, Matthew & Lara stayed with Linda & Bernie. The week involved a hectic pace of sightseeing all over Melbourne, including ferry rides, sports arenas, shopping, movies, wineries, and a host of other things. Christmas Eve lunch was spent at the Cuckoo, a quaint German buffet/attraction in the mountains; Christmas day was spent at Adrian & Heidi's with Kaytons and Staceys galore, Boxing Day involved the sales, sightseeing and a BBQ at our house. I even had a go at making a gingerbread house.

After a rushed week of getting re-aquainted with relatives and sharing stories and stomach virus around the family, we spent New Year's Eve at Bernie & Linda's and then hustled and bustled Russell's clan off to the airport at 4:30 am. We tried to convince them to stay longer, but the airlines wouldn't cooperate. Anyway, it poured with beautiful rain New Year's Eve, so we didn't go outside for the fireworks, but we did get to enjoy a rainbow New Year's Day.

Andrew, Sean & I went on the Puffing Billy as well, a quaint steam engine which can be ridden for various trip lengths, including a dinner trip and a night trip. Andrew had the opportunity to do a short stint next to the engineer. And yes, those are MY feet hanging over the side of the train as we puff along. I love Australia.