Fun in Thailand

We'd acknowledged some time ago that we needed a holiday, especially since we realised that since we got married in 2000, we'd only had a 'proper' holiday once, and that was when we came to Oz - didn't seem to count somehow! As neither of us had been to Asia (apart from numerous stops through numerous airports) we decided on Thailand and Ian insisted on having a relaxing beach holiday. A friend recommended a resort in Phuket so that's where we ended up for 10 days.












The first few days we didn't leave the hotel and were quite content to lie by the pool, being brought cocktails and being massaged on our sun loungers, whilst listening to the waves breaking on the beach.

We did eventually venture outside and took in the varied and interesting sites on offer including the Simon Cabaret (drag show - mildly amusing - very targeted to the Japanese!), Patong (running the gauntlet of tailors, iguana tamers and hookers to find a safe pub), and the more beautiful sites of Phi Phi Island (where 'The Beach' was filmed) and Phang Na Bay (home of James Bond Island' from 'Dr No'). Had a fabulously relaxing time and would definitely recommend it.

John & Donna come to stay

As Donna was about 6 months pregnant, John & Donna decided to escape the warmth of their Sunshine Coast home and come for one last break away before baby.

They been given some free nights at a nice hotel in the city but stayed with us for one night, for a mini trip down memory lane in their old home, Manly. Had a lovely dinner at Whitewater, followed by a few stops at Manly's range of pubs, including the Beer Keller.

Ned Kelly Country

Work took me to a conference in the Northern Victorian town of Benalla. Whilst the town itself was nothing particualrly remarkable (nice country town though), my route back to Sydney required a drive across the border to the nearest airport in Albury. I was vaguely aware that Ned Kelly had something to do with the local area so just followed the tourist signs off the Hume highway and took a slight detour into the town of Glenrowan, site of Ned Kelly's last stand in 1880. I didn't have the time to actually look at much of the Ned Kelly themed tourist attractions but took a few shots of what was there.

Mel's Leaving BBQ

Unfortunately, the lovely Mel had to leave us (and Susan and Mary) and return to England so we had an Aussie themed BBQ in her honour.

Good luck back at home, Mel!!

Fishing Bus

I was out walking doggy when I drove past the rock platforms and spotted this. Had to race back with the camera to capture it before the police / council removed it. Hilarious!!