Hi there , We have just returned from our trip North of Sydney to Newcastle to see our friend Mark (Hol's Godfather!). We had an absolutely fantastic time and really saw what living in Australia is all about.... the beach! We bodyboarded on 2 different beaches on Sat and Sunday which was amazing - it is the middle of winter here and the water is still warm. We could have stayed in forever, however a rip tide got the better of Holly which sent me (Sal) swimming hard to catch her and then getting caught in it too as I reached her. To cut a longish story short, Katie looked after Immi on the beach as Paul made a 'daring' rescue after me and Hols, eventually bringing us into safety - thank heavens for Llandudno Swimming Club... Nana and Grandad - all those early mornings and competitions certainly paid dividends this weekend!!! Not to put us off we made it back into the water again the next day perhaps a little more cautious and respectful of the ocean!! Oh yes... and then Paul quietly beckoned me towards him half way through the afternoon to let me know there was a fin going up and down about 5 metres behind me!!!! Luckily the fin turned into 2 and we are pretty sure they were dolphins..... WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA!
The girls loved every minute and, as you can see, we have increased our family by one for the next 6 months as we are looking after Chester, Mark's dog. He is lovely and travelled the 5 hours back with us settling into Dorsett land with ease.
