Janet and I spent Christmas and the New Year in Australia visiting our younger son Greg and our daughter in law Karen, who live in a very sunny Melbourne. It was a super holiday and great to see Karen and Greg - and - what's more - we had a White Christmas, with a few minutes of torrential hail on the afternoon of Christmas Day.
With the wonders of Broadband, keeping up to date with constituent enquiries was no problem although I am sure residents were wondering why I appeared to be sending e-mails at 2am!
Here's a few photos - and a video of the Koalas of Phillip Island :
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In Dubai just before Christmas |
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In Federation Square, Melbourne |
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At Bondi Beach |
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Janet and me in Sydney |
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Sydney Opera House |