More Visitors

The New Year hardly has started, and yet more visitors arrived. This time it was Jessica and Joachim from Holland. They were washed away in the Queensland floodings over Christmas, so they were happy to find shelter in sunny South Australia. We did the whole touristy thing: beach, city, nature walks, wineries and many warm nights with BBQ and drinks. And of course Nora had a ball, with even more people to play with. Jes & Joachim: it was great having you around. And ten points for making it all the way Down Under !!!


On a sad note, Grandpa had to leave after three month of hard work and great fun. The house looks tip-top shining now, so let’s hope nothing breaks while he is away. Luckily for us he is planning his comeback at the end of this year, so we just have to miss him for a short while. Thanks heaps Morfar for everything!

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Jessica said…
It was great being with you! Dank voor de gastvrijheid, de uitjes, de biertjes, de barbie, de gezelligheid etc etc XXX
January 22, 2011 at 12:40 AM
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