Monday 5 July 2010

Sightseeing with Ben

Since Ben (my little bro) will be with us for 8 weeks we get to do some real sight seeing around Australia. Last time he was here, Olivia had just had an operation so I had a very difficult time being a nurse at home and tour guide for my family (mom and sister were also here). We only did stuff around Sydney. This weekend we drove an hour north to the surfing beaches (Narabeen, Wale beach, Mona Vale, Newport etc...) There are a series of about 8 beaches all separated by cliffs The last time I had been was over a year ago so it was really fun to see again. This time we did some hikes and spent more time on the beaches instead of trying to see them all before the sunset. Once it was dark we grabbed some pizza at ate it at a park while the kids played on the equipment.
Ben on the hike
Olivia and Ben

All of us on the cove where the wave hits the rock
Ben and Thomas waiting for a big wave
A big wave!

Ben and the sun starting to set
The girls chasing the seagulls
Stan and Ben conversing!
Hiking around the rocks


The foamy water post wave
The kids and Stan crawling around the rocks
Miss Mary



4 comments:

Harry and Suzanne said...

Absolutely, positively beautiful, beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, and have fun with your little brother. Love you all !!

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The Francis Family said...

You have the coolest life! Pizza on the beach, barbecuing for the fourth of July in Australia, Ben has come to visit you twice...what luck! Well I'm happy for you and I'm happy Olivia's surgery has helped so much. I love you!!

Danalisa said...

LOVE that picture of your family in the cove!