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    8. July 2019 12:07
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    Karate - Boys getting their red belts

    8. July 2019 12:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Fairly recently we started the boys on Karate.We thought it would be a good activity for them to bui
    Fairly recently we started the boys on Karate.

    We thought it would be a good activity for them to build strength, motor skills and discipline.

    Especially Aiden is really enjoying it and putting in the hard work at home practicing. He has become stronger throughout the classes which is great. Before we started he had almost no core strength and now he is able to do sit-ups and pushups.

    This weekend both Aiden and Lucas were pulled up for their first proper graduation from the white belts to the red belts and they both passed.



    17. June 2019 20:06
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    Bali - 2018

    17. June 2019 20:06 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Photos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids.
    Photos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids.




































































































































































































































    2. April 2019 20:10
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    Japan - Osaka aquarium

    2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middl
    The Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middle with two large whale sharks and which is also full of other sharks such as hammerheads.














    2. April 2019 20:10
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    Japan - Dontonburi Osaka

    2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Tontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese rest
    Tontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese restaurant.

    It is also full of actual restaurants and other oddities such as more exotic places. It has what is known as Osaka's best Ramen restaurant (the one with the long counter in the photos below) - and Yes, the Ramen was very good.

    Here it is also possible to eat specialties such as the Puffa fish.








    It was also one of the few places where I saw real Samurai swords for sale.





    2. April 2019 20:10
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    Japan - Osaka tower

    2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Below the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.The area was once a very modern p
    Below the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.

    The area was once a very modern part of Osaka, and worth a visit during the night.




    2. April 2019 20:10
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    Japan - Osaka Castle

    2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Osaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts w
    Osaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts with several layers of defense.











    2. April 2019 18:10
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    Japan - Toei Film Studio Osaka

    2. April 2019 18:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    In Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional
    In Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.

    This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional Japanese movies and where they have all the old houses and also some theaters.

    It is also used as a bit of an entertainment and cultural area to teach the Japanese about their culture. Surprisingly we seemed to be the only foreign tourists there and it was definitely worth the visit even though we didn't understand a word of what they were saying.
























    2. April 2019 13:10
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    Japan - Onsen Osaka

    2. April 2019 13:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    While in Japan we had to try a traditional Japanese bathhouse. We found a small one in the suburbs o
    While in Japan we had to try a traditional Japanese bathhouse. We found a small one in the suburbs of Osaka that had good reviews and was also suited for the boys.

    As most of the bath houses men and women are in different sections, so I took the boys with me which was a fun experience for them.

    The bath house had a section that was full of yellow rubber ducks, and the boys spent a fair amount of time playing with them.

    It also had a lot of other pools that varied from really hot to freezing cold pools as well a various mineral baths with water pumped up from deep underground.

    It is difficult to describe the feeling, but both Kim and I felt amazing afterwards. No photos allowed inside, so the outside and the poster at the local trans station will have to do.





    2. April 2019 13:10
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    Japan - Universal Studios Osaka

    2. April 2019 13:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    In Osaka we went to the Universal Studios theme park. It was just before Halloween, so everywhere in
    In Osaka we went to the Universal Studios theme park. It was just before Halloween, so everywhere in the park people were dressed up in 'scary' costumes.

    After dark the park put on the most amazing zombie show with hundreds of actors and dancers dressed up as zombies - No One celebrates Halloween like the Japanese - amazing!!!!














































    1. April 2019 20:10
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    Japan - Nara

    1. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Nara is an area a couple of hours outside Kyoto that is full of temples and deer roaming the streets
    Nara is an area a couple of hours outside Kyoto that is full of temples and deer roaming the streets.

    It has a massive temple with one of the pillars with a hole in it. Apparently if you can squeeze through then you are enlightened.

    The deers are good fun although Kim and and boys took a while to get used to them.

































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    15. January 2014 02:32
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    Baptism

    15. January 2014 02:32 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    babtism


    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
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    Malua Bay - Rocks

    15. January 2014 02:29 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay rocks


    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
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    Malua Bay - The Beach

    9. January 2014 11:38 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay the beach


    Having the beach so close was great. I went for a run every morning before breakfast.



    We also had a lot of fun playing at the beach with the kids.















    And everyone was just really enjoying the time there.















    9. January 2014 11:33
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    Malua Bay - Indian dinner

    9. January 2014 11:33 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay indian dinner


    On news years day we had a very nice dinner at an Indian restaurant (I was soooo full afterwards).

    The restaurant also had lice indian music as entertainment.











    9. January 2014 11:29
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    Malua Bay - Amusement Park

    9. January 2014 11:29 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay the fair


    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
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    Malua Bay - Fishing

    9. January 2014 11:24 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay fishing


    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
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    Malua Bay - Playground

    9. January 2014 11:17 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay playground


    At the beach not far from the house there was a playground. It was great to let the kids play together.

    Aiden was obviously keen on going on the swing.






    But also the other kids had a go.









    9. January 2014 11:16
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    Malua Bay

    9. January 2014 11:16 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    malua bay


    Over the new year we went with the family to Malua Bay Beach down south.

    The house was beach front with great access directly to the beach.







    The big wrap-around balcony was great for the kids to play on and they spent hours running around.





    And it was great for the family to be together.





    There were also lots of chicadas and Ethan found a dead one.



    25. December 2013 05:12
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    New bike for Aiden

    25. December 2013 05:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    new bike for aiden


    Aiden got a new bike and helmet for Christmas. He was very proud as it was the biggest present under the tree.



    The helmet is a combined bicycle and climbing helmet (cost more than the bike) so will see if I can also find an opportunity to take him climbing in the new year.

    25. December 2013 05:09
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    Christmas Day 2013

    25. December 2013 05:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    christmas day 2013


    As usual we celebrated Christmas Day with the whole family.

    There was a lot of Christmas presents this year, so the kids must have been good.




    Even Father Christmas paid us a visit...



    It was a big group this year.