I had an e-mail from my cousin in Canada to let me know that her sister's daughter Kerri is arriving in Australia for a holiday and that she may be making contact. After a bit of working out it transpires (I think!) that Kerri is my First Cousin Once Removed - let me know if I am wrong. Kerri duly rang up and she came round to Johann's house for a meal - where the first picture was taken.
Co-incidentally the Sydney Chinese New Year parade was on that night so Kerri, Sandra and I trooped in to watch the celebrations. The parade was followed by a firework display at Darling Harbour which provides an excellent backdrop for such events. Things would have ended there, however we started watching a street performer and Kerri was picked out from the crowd to "assist" - so we stayed until the grand finale with the street performer perched on a bike, which in turn was perched on a 15 foot pole, juggling flaming torches and a chainsaw. Pretty run of the mill stuff for those of you familiar with Fringe performers in the Royal Mile at the Edinburgh festival - but I wouldn't like to try it!PS It can be a small, confusing world - Kerri's family hail from Toronto, Canada whilst my Australian relatives hail from Toronto, Australia.
Hi Both
ReplyDeletethios looks amazing, so different from the cold, damp and miserable new years that we have here.
you are obviously enjoying yourselves which is of course what you set out to do.
when are you setting on your travels.
i am looking forward to reading how you get on when you start camping.
take care for now.
Neil x