Waikiki

March 8th to 15th

Suzie:
Last week we had dinner at friends. What a luxury to have friends to hang out with . Thanks Nick and Belinda. Check out their gorgeous home! And one block from a beautiful beach.

Then Noah and Ellise had their Swim Carnival; both did great. Noah got two seconds, a third and a fourth. Almost one of each! And Ellise got first place, three times! Maybe swimming is there thing???

Ellise and her best Aussie friends Amy and Imogen.

Noah showing off his ribbons.

Ellise with her three 1st place ribbons.

News flash: we actually got rain! It was on Thursday, March 13th on my way into work. It was only a sprinkling, but I did need my windshield wipers. Had to find them actually. I'm glad they worked. That tiny rain fall broke their record of over 100 days without a drop of rain in the Perth area! I can hardly believe they still have trees and plants that are alive. Shocking!

The Denomy's arrived  last weekend! They are friends of ours from our first exchange in Melbourne. We toured all of New Zealand with them and most of Australia, nearly 15 years ago. Since then we've kept in touch and gotten together with our kids to swim or play cards. They live in Chatham, Ontario. So great to have them here for three weeks in WA!

On their first day here, we swam at Waikiki Beach, then headed down to The Crab Fest in Mandurah with The Rennie's. Lots of fun!

Swimming at Waikiki Beach, WA.

Ellise with her good friend Imogen. She lives across the street from us, also shares a passion for gymnastics and trampolining, and is also in Year 5 at Charthouse! 

Clark enjoys a ride!

Noah with a school of Blow Fish

Jeff Denomy

When in Aus, do as the Aussies do.  An impromptu game of Cricket at the beach.

The Fetter's and Denomy's at Waikiki Beach.

 Next weekend, Margaret River.  Stay Tuned.