A quick drive North and into the Sand dunes at Two Rocks and through the Sand dunes north until we found a nice spot to camp for the night.  We arrived a little later than we expected, Ellis and I ran around collecting wood for the fire (can you see her?  down below).   Whilst Lara set about putting our tents up for the night.

I did manly wood chopping and fire lighting whilst Lara drank beer.  Sounds like a perfect evening!

Soon the sun started to set, we cooked and ate some dinner, chatted and just enjoyed being out of Perth for a bit of camping.

The now obligatory glow sticks of course were with us!  Was lovely to have a fire to keep us warm now it is winter and we are allowed them.  Now all I had to worry about was Lara’s turn driving us back out over the sand dunes!  Gulp.

Amanda hosted an awesome Australia Day as usual! Unfortunately Ben had to work. It was super with great food and lovely catching up with old friends!

Thanks for a great day!

A few cheeky drinks to wash down a Saturday night Bbq and of course a dip in the pool. Rhys and Dave make a lovely couple!

Amy and Ellis had a great time having races on bike and scooter.

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Our second xmas in Oz. It still does not really feel like Xmas. No snow, not cold, instead we were at the beach in the morning with `Rich and played in the sea with Ellis.

In the afternoon we had a a mix group of friends over for lunch and an afternoon in the pool. Srimal, who I work with was kind enough to cook curry for all of us. An awesome job he did as well. Michelle brought around a south african dish as well and we had an extremely eclectic xmas lunch.

A lovely day that was very different from the norm, but it was really good fun.

Merry Xmas everyone.

Since mum and dad had to leave before Christmas we did an early traditional-ish dinner to celebrate their visit. Ellis also got to open a present early much to her excitement!