23. January 2014 12:28
by Rene Pallesen
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Last weekend we made an overnight trip to the Hunter Valley a couple of hours drive north of Sydney.
The main reason was to see the lights in the Hunter Valley Garden (see separate post), but also to go and taste some wine and generally have a good time.
Pretty soon after we arrived the girls were distracted by the chocolate and cheese places.
We did however go to a couple of places for wine tasting.
We also had some really nice food up there. I was especially impressed by a really nice gnocchi salad I had....it was yummi.
Outside it was really hot...like 39 degrees in the shade. There were a couple of horses relaxing under a couple of trees.
We decided an alternative approach of checking into our hotel and jump in the pool to cool off.
In the evening we went to the light show and on the following day we just did a number of wineries before heading back to Sydney.
17. January 2014 12:11
by Rene Pallesen
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On the weekend we did some ten pin bowling with the family.
Kim had managed to secure some cheap tickets so it was great to play against the family.
We had one lane for the kids (with rails) and one lane for the adults.
I had a bad start and was behind much of the game, but my luck eventually caught up and I started playing a good game.
Afterwards we had a bit of a play in the games arcade
Aiden was absolutely terrified of the big scary bear (I can see why).
The kids also tried to figure out what this machine was for:
I love some of the old 50's style decor.
17. January 2014 12:08
by Rene Pallesen
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It is summer and Lucas and Aiden is enjoying a bit of water play in the back yard on warm days.
15. January 2014 02:32
by Rene Pallesen
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This Sunday we had Aiden and Lucas baptised in the local church in Maroubra. Lucky that both Aiden and Lucas behaved throughout the 2 hour long service.
15. January 2014 02:29
by Rene Pallesen
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The rocks at Malua Bay were quite spectacular and dramatic. A couple of times I ventured down to try my luck with some photos around sunset (grey every day)...I really suck at this style and constantly got my tripod soaked.
These were the two best results.
9. January 2014 11:38
by Rene Pallesen
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9. January 2014 11:33
by Rene Pallesen
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9. January 2014 11:29
by Rene Pallesen
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On New Years eve there was a fair on and we let the kids have a couple of rides.
They also had a visit to one of the fire engines.
I actually did a ride as well, which is the most awesome one I have seen in years...but because of the scare factor it is censored from this site.
9. January 2014 11:24
by Rene Pallesen
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Chong brought his little tinny along and him and Kims dad went fishing every second day.
I went along one morning out in the open water.
I caught a small flathead (and a puffer fish) which was too small to keep.
9. January 2014 11:17
by Rene Pallesen
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