Saturday July 26 arrived to Nhulunbuy after the long flight across the Pacific. The trip started on Thursday July 24, the initial flight was 2 hours late which made the rest of the connections in Dallas-FW and Los Angeles fast and furious. Flew American Airlines in the US legs and the experience was not positive. American Airlines is cutting back in costs to the extent that the First Class service between Dallas and LA, 3 hour trip, consisted in 1 chocolate chip cookie! To say the least, the Qantas dinner 1 hour into the flight between LA and Brisbane was welcomed and certainly enjoyed the wine served. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the rest of trip.
The highlight of the arrival was seeing Sue, Simon and Beemer. The dogs were happy to see me and it took a half an hour to calmed them down.
Peggy is still in the Midland with Emory and Ann. She will be back in Australia August 8.
Thank you for visiting
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Visit to the USA
While in Virginia we attended my cousin’s wedding. What fun. Relatives everywhere.
Then it was on to Texas. Diego is a doll. Christine and Rudy seem happy in Texas. Houston is not our idea of an ideal city to live in, but they seem to like it.
Peggy’s parents had just moved into assisted living and she was able to help get them settled. In the month before we began our holiday, Peggy’s mom had major abdominal surgery for an obstruction and then a stroke. They had already set a move in date of June 1. In the months since they seem to be adjusting. Their health has definitely improved. The regular meals and medicine and care are what they needed. My sister, Nan has taken care of so much since we moved to Australia that I can never thank her enough. She has been a champ.
Gus and Peggy came back separately, but they both noticed that as they approached the Qantas counter in Los Angeles, it sounded like home. It felt good to hear the Australian accent.
Then it was on to Texas. Diego is a doll. Christine and Rudy seem happy in Texas. Houston is not our idea of an ideal city to live in, but they seem to like it.
Peggy’s parents had just moved into assisted living and she was able to help get them settled. In the month before we began our holiday, Peggy’s mom had major abdominal surgery for an obstruction and then a stroke. They had already set a move in date of June 1. In the months since they seem to be adjusting. Their health has definitely improved. The regular meals and medicine and care are what they needed. My sister, Nan has taken care of so much since we moved to Australia that I can never thank her enough. She has been a champ.
Gus and Peggy came back separately, but they both noticed that as they approached the Qantas counter in Los Angeles, it sounded like home. It felt good to hear the Australian accent.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Houston
We were in Houston from July 16 to July 22, 2008. We had a busy six days in Houston with our family. We stayed with Christine, Rudy and Diego. Diego is a cute sixteen months old. He’s a good little boy and very sharp. Of course we’re not prejudiced. ☺
Gus’ nephew, Fernando, lives in Houston with his wife Angie with their children Madeleine and Marcel. Gus’ brother, Miguel, and his wife Bella came to Houston from Quito, Ecuador, on Wednesday. So we had large family gatherings every night for supper. On Thursday and Friday, one of Gus’ other nephews, Fausto, was able to join us as well. Lots of good food and drink!
Gus’ nephew, Fernando, lives in Houston with his wife Angie with their children Madeleine and Marcel. Gus’ brother, Miguel, and his wife Bella came to Houston from Quito, Ecuador, on Wednesday. So we had large family gatherings every night for supper. On Thursday and Friday, one of Gus’ other nephews, Fausto, was able to join us as well. Lots of good food and drink!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Washington DC
Flight BA 217 landed at Dulles airport on time. It was very easy to get through immigration and customs, get the rental car and drive to Peggy's aunt Nancye and uncle Bill house.
On Monday we visited the new Smithsonian Air Space Museum located next to Dulles Airport. We spent the whole day admiring the history of airplanes development since the late 1800's to the present. This is a a place worth visiting.
On Monday we visited the new Smithsonian Air Space Museum located next to Dulles Airport. We spent the whole day admiring the history of airplanes development since the late 1800's to the present. This is a a place worth visiting.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sunday - London
I'll write all about Thrusday - Saturday while in flight this morning. All has gone great but we decided to leave a day earlier. We are on flight BA217 this morning at 11:05. We should be in Washington Dulles by 13:15 hours. The traffic from London to the Airport was very easy this morning since it is Sunday.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Trusday - Saturday
Thursday
We visited Buckingham Palace and saw the change of the Royal Guards at exactly 11:30 AM. It is quite impressive. As we walked around Buckingham Palace we came across the Royal Mew, this is the stables where the Royal horses and carriages are kept. The gold carriage used by the King/Queen during their coronation is kept here.
Friday
A walk around Piccadilly Circus, wine bar and afternoon tee at the Fortnum & Mason department store and visit of the London Bridge followed by beer by the Thames took care of Thursday.
Saturday
The trip to Dover today was probably the best part of our visit to England. A two hour train ride to Dover takes you through the green southeastern country side. The Dover Castle build by William the Conqueror in the 1080's is impressive. It takes a good three hours to cover this visit and includes a visit to the World War II tunnels where England operated their communications center for coordinating the war efforts. From this location you can easily see the White Cliffs of Dover and 21 miles across the channel one can also see the coast of France.
The Thai food tonight at a restaurant in Trafalgar square was great.
We visited Buckingham Palace and saw the change of the Royal Guards at exactly 11:30 AM. It is quite impressive. As we walked around Buckingham Palace we came across the Royal Mew, this is the stables where the Royal horses and carriages are kept. The gold carriage used by the King/Queen during their coronation is kept here.
Friday
A walk around Piccadilly Circus, wine bar and afternoon tee at the Fortnum & Mason department store and visit of the London Bridge followed by beer by the Thames took care of Thursday.
Saturday
The trip to Dover today was probably the best part of our visit to England. A two hour train ride to Dover takes you through the green southeastern country side. The Dover Castle build by William the Conqueror in the 1080's is impressive. It takes a good three hours to cover this visit and includes a visit to the World War II tunnels where England operated their communications center for coordinating the war efforts. From this location you can easily see the White Cliffs of Dover and 21 miles across the channel one can also see the coast of France.
The Thai food tonight at a restaurant in Trafalgar square was great.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wednesday in London
Having a good visit of National Gallery, British Museum, The House of Commons. In between we have tried Lamb Shank and some beers: Bombardier, 1664, London Pride, Guinness. The Tube is great and makes it easier to get around London. Peggy met a Lord Of Commons. I think that he was after her but once he saw me he politely walked away!!!.
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