Thursday, May 1, 2008
One month to go.
Alison here, I'm posting a short something because it's been a while. We ended up staying at Boongalla for over 3 weeks. It was an experience that would never have happened at home, so we are pleased that we had the chance to be on a station. We were dropped off at Aunt Karen and Vernon's house where we spent the weekend. It was Anzac Day weekend. We spent the morning at the beach and the afternoon at a picnic in their friends backyard. On Sunday we met with Uncle Ian for lunch and then we came back to his house for a few days. This weekend we will spend at Surfer's Paradise with my cousin Lauren. The big fun happens next weekend. Rachel and I are heading to Lady Elliot Island. It is the southern most part of the Great Barrier Reef. It is a coral cay meaning that it was part of the reef thousands of years ago. Now it is an island that is completely surrounded by coral.So much that boats can't dock there. You have to fly there. For us it means 7 days of walk in off the beach snorkeling. We are pumped. It also means the rest of this month is a low budget affair including renting lots of movies and hanging out with family. Lucky for us we love doing those things as well. Sorry there's no picture. That's Rachel's department.
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Alison and Rachel,
It sounds like the trip of a lifetime! The island sounds fantastic, remember to take lots of pictures! I know you called the post "One month to go", but don't rush it, take your time and enjoy every little bit. All is well back home. I just came back from a 5 day trip to Disneyworld. Your ongoing adventures make my vacation seem like the blink of an eye.
Take care!
Aunt Lisa
Alison, Rachel - we are reassured to know that you're okay (a letter or a postcard wouldn't kill you). Aside from that, it's wonderful to hear what you're doing.
Meantime, the Offshore Technology Conference begins officially next week, which means a busy time. Philippe Holtzweiler is coming in on Sunday. He is going to meet some French and German companies at the exhibition. Rob Schoenbeck and I will work the British companies. There are some parties and some breakfasts as well, including one in just a few hours. So I'm starting early.
Saturday a week, Doug, Donna and Maddy will join us for a fry-up, celebrating our 31st Anniversary. We'll hoist a glass or two for ya. Love from Houston...yer Da.
Hi girls!
Is your camera waterproof? If not buy a disposable one that is and get some wonderful snorkling pictures! Nancy Mac did that her first trip to Hawaii. They're wonderful shots and she said it was a hoot taking them. Fishes in your face! Your own private beach - for a week no less. Enjoy, enjoy.
Love,
The Mom
Oh girls, I am so jealous that you are going to be spending a week at the reef!!! Take some pictures please and send them my way, I'd love to blow some up and put them in my house :-) of the GB Reef! With love from MN, Art & Bridget
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