Singapore Sunflowers

On our way back to Berlin, with 4 kilos of Milo, 4 kilos of Vegemite and lots of other creature comforts. We were delayed in Singapore airport for 2 hours 

 

That meant we missed our connection to Berlin fromlook at while we were waiting in Frankfurt. We had to wait around for another 2 hours before the next flight to Berlin. Lucky these Sunflowers were so lovely in Singapore. There are always lots of interesting things to look at in the Singapore airport. Grateful we had the Nintendo games to keep us occupied in Frankfurt.

Rosie

Cameron's favourite dog. Rosie got her exercise this trip with Cameron chasing her, and Rosie chasing Cameron around Nana and Pa's house. 

Rosie will be relieved when we get back to Berlin, and she can have an undisturbed rest.

Phil -in South Africa

Unfortunately I had to leave Nicole and the boys in Australia, and head off to Singapore and South Africa for work. Both were great trips (business-wise) and also enjoyable from a personal perspective! 

In particular, I was fortunate that a colleague took me camping to the Vaal River, which is about 1.5 hours drive out of Jo'burg. It was the middle of winter, nights were freezing. I had bought some woolen longjohns in Australia and some suitable jackets, thankfully these kept me warm.  

It was really relaxing, the company was great and we had a Braai (BBQ in South African parlance!). It felt like camping back in Australia. We cruised on the river, had a few drinks, and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Then it was back to Midrand for 5 very long, but worthwhile days of business, then back to Berlin to see the family again!

Eltham Mini Trains

Every Sunday, the Eltham Mini trains are open to the public. A great way to spend an afternoon.

A couple of train rides and then some football kicking in the park. 

 

Kelly, Ashton, Grace Alexander and Cameron 

Grace had a pony ride,Cameron wasn't interested, "ponies are for girls" he tells me! (Note to self....make sure all kids faces are clean, before trying to take photos) Sorry Grace!

Cameron's 6th birthday.

Cameron has many cakes when we come to Australia for the school holidays. Cakes with various relatives, and friends. 

When we get back to Berlin, we have promised to take him and his friends, ten pin bowling, and ice cream and more cake!

Hawthorn

Off to Nana's football club for their weekly dinner. Nana and Pa loved being able to show the boys to their friends. One of the players came to have a chat, Robert Campbell.  I had no idea who he was, but he was great with the kids, and the kids had no idea who he was either. . Mum's birthday is tomorrow and we had cake after dinner.