We took a big trip down under and had a wonderful time. Here are some highlights... But first a detour to Arizona where Reed's Highs School Baseball team was honored in the Chandler Hall of Fame... Go Chandler High
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| The team from 1970 |
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| This is Reed's mom's home 2245 East Huber in Mesa. We visited Sue and she attended the ceremonies with us. Fun Day! |
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| And then...we flew to Las Vegas where we watched Rex in his soccer tournament... |
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| Had Valentine's Dinner at the Shake Shack...with the Bells |
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| And attended church with Elder Christian Johnson in his home ward in Summerlin, Las Vegas |
And then We're Off to Australia...
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We decided to carry on and the black and white bag was my "purse". Kind of heavy.
Reed carried it everywhere... |
View of the harbor from the Four Seasons, our Sydney Hotel
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| The famous Opera House. |
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| Bridge in the background..we will be doing the bridge climb! |
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| Beautiful Harbor |
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| Homes on the coastline |
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| Under the Bridge |
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| Fabulous fancy homes...this one has a window in the garage that views the harbor. |
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| Sydney Skyline |
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| Bondi Beach |
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| Beautiful Bondi Beach |
Sydney Bridge Climb
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Our Team...we were definitely the oldest. At the top of the bridge 400 Feet above the water.
1332 steps of stairs and ladders. |
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| Twilight Climb at Sunset |
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| Spectacular city of Sydney |
Day at the Wilderness Park
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| Tasmanian Devil |
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| Feeding the Kangas |
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| Sweet Koala Bear |
The Green Mountains
On to Adelaide...
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| Adelaide City Center |
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An evening with the Riley's. We had a lovely dinner with Sister Riley's family. She
was a great Sister Missionary in the EMM. |
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| Adelaide...huge Banyan Trees |
And then...Tasmania...Barnbougle Golf Resort
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| Airport in Tasmania...smallest we've ever seen |
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| And prop plane... |
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| In his happy place...the golf resort Barnbougle Dunes |
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| Tunnel to the Beach |
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| 100's of Kangaroos run across the road |
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| and roam the golf course |
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| Sydney Airport and meeting a lost Elder, Elder Tonga from Tonga... Lunch at Nandos |
New Zealand / Auckland
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| Still carrying my bag |
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| These were the glow-worm caves. Beautiful glow-worms in the darkness of the cave. |
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| New Zealand scenery looks like England |
The Agradome
Farms are a big part of New Zealand and we visited a working farm outside of Auckland
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| Sheepherding |
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| Sheep Shearing |
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| Geisers at Rotorua, New Zealand |
Rotorua
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| Geisers/ Hot Pots |
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| Auckland Harbor |
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| Yachts and Boats |
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| Penguins at the Acquarium |
Waiheke Island
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| Good Day for a Zipline Ride |
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Gotta have a little gelato on Waiheke Island
A Day with Elder O'Brien
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LDS Temple in Hamilton, New Zealand
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| A day out with Elder O'Brien...great tour guide of Auckland |
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