Wednesday, 15 August 2012

The best of Australia

Here's a summary of the best things about our trip down under.

Cole's top 5: Ekka (An Australian Amusement Park and exhibition), Thunderegg fossiking, Rainbow Beach, Byron Bay, Sydney Walking Tour.  Favorite food: MEAT PIES (goal was to eat 10 - accomplished no problem!!!!).  Favorite Australian Slang: Pull your head in, we're not explaning that one.

Kenna's top 5: Holding a Koala @ Lone Pine Sanctuary, hanging with Uncle Peter and Auntie Gayle, exploring Rainbow beach, Ekka and the Sydney Opera House. Favorite food: Bugs* Favorite Ausralian slang: give you a knock down ... = Introduce you to someone

Colleen's top 5: Rainbow Beach, Sydney Opera House, Australia Zoo, Tambourine Mtn. shops and driving through the country side. Favorite food: Espresso Coffee. Favorite Australian slang: We are not here for the shade = we're here to drink.

Chuck's top 5: Maritime Museum in Sydney, Rainbow Beach, Fossiking, Aussie Rules Football, Byron Bay. Favorite food:  Kangaroo pizza.  Favorite Australian Slang: how you goin'? = how are you?

* commonly known as lobster

3 comments:

  1. Colleen-is expresso coffee really a food?? I guess it is if you chew the beans!! But I'm with you on that one for sure. I could sure some shade about now! Ha!Ha!

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  2. Hey guys it was great having you stay. We are envious of your fantastic trip.

    Another Slang update is "I will give you a knock down to...." means to introduce you. Gayle and Peter

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  3. Seems like the lot of you really enjoyed your stay in
    Australia.

    Love: Grandpa & Lorraine

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