We left home yesterday after school and drove up to Sydney for the bought as we had an earlier departure today. Coincidentally Ben had the night off work and so he came down from Newcastle to join us for dinner. We visited our regular Japanese restaurant which has become a bit of a staple before it trips. It was a rushed morning and we were … Continue reading Day 1 – Getting to Bangkok
We had organised a private walking tour of Seattle and met our guide at 9 in the morning. Right next to our hotel is the first train station built in Seattle and it was reminiscent of an old colonial library or bank. Seattle has a complex history which includes a gold rush in the 19th century, native american settlements, Spanish and British influence as well … Continue reading Walking around Seattle
Matthew, Emily, Thomas and I took the bus this afternoon to head to Sydney. It was a mid afternoon trip and was reasonably uneventful. The kids read, watched and entertained themselves. Bron had packed some treats for the drive which was consumed non-stop. On arrival in Sydney it was Matthews job to direct us from the airport to the hotel. I had had a previous … Continue reading Day 1 – Off to Sydney
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