Muriwai Beach was today's destination with the sun hot and the sand black! The breakers brought out the surfers but we stayed on dry land.

camped out on the beach

Ethan trying out dune sliding with his Mum

not sure if we are amused by that

stray shot of Immy yesterday at the Skytower

where the Kiwi Wroes live

farewell Oz...

Friday the 13th March -before finally saying g'bye or rather au revoir to Oz-we welcomed the entire navy fleet into Sydney...sailing past Watson's Bay. Pictures taken around 715 am -just me, Liz and the two birds!
We flew out of Sydney via Qantas airline, and Ian was waiting at Auckland airport to pick us up. Today, Saturday 14th, Ian woke us up at around 930 am to talk/see Dan, Sal, Jack and Emily via skype which was a real nice surprise -the grandkids still recognise us!! Ian and Sarah then took us to Auckland's famous sky tower where we enjoyed brunch, the fantastic views, and watching young Ethan devouring his bacon and poached eggs with gusto. Imogen also kept us entertained with her requests and strong will!

6am and the sun glints against the City

Margaret waving at the sailors no doubt!


"hello sailors..who's a pretty boy then?"

at the Skytower

Farewell Bateman's Bay...hello Watson's Bay and Bondi

Weds 11th March we left the Bay, and first stop Ulladulla for coffee and breakfast! We're staying at the Watson's Bay Hotel and have luxury suites overlooking the Bay with views of the harbour bridge and Sydney's very own, Manhatton landscape!

En Route....at Ulladulla overlooking the harbour - more gluten free for Marg.

the famous Sea Cliff Bridge

an overcast skyline when we arrived at 4pm, view from our bedroom



and then the sun came out for the evening!

Doyles


gee..it's hard here.

goodnight Sydney from Watson's Bay

The Gap - South Head of the Harbour looking across to North Head

12th March and off to Bondi Beach for lunch etc.

The Bondi Icebergs- where we had lunch

Dinner with Liz's relos at the Watsons Bay Pub

Tomorrow Friday 13th, we cross the Tasman and arrive in Auckland, NZ at 1640 local time.

The House where we lived

25 Parker Avenue, Surf Beach - we have just spent the last part of our holiday at Liz and Frank's which is one street back from the Beach.

View from deck over Surf Beach

Looking up to Nalda and Ross's place from the herb/vegie garden

Our sitting room and bedroom (above)
Most important of all - "the room where we blog"