Jill’s day off again gave us another chance to go to Wynnum and Brian time with her to do some more ancestor (rellies – another lovely word!) searching. After lunch with Jill and Les we set off for the library. I was supposed to go swimming but yesterday’s rain brought a temperature drop – from 36c to 22c in our corner – and I chickened! I am feeling really Australian - I’m cold!
Instead, whilst they researched I went on a suitcase strap search and bagged 2, one for Brian’s cycle machine which is causing a bit of angst re packing and XS baggage! Another nice place Wynnum.
Then off to see Auntie Marjorie again with a sad farewell and hopes to see her at 102.
At 5 p.m. we met up with Les, Sian and Shep at the Manly Hotel for dinner which was quite the best. I had to take a pic of my calomares for Kate! A lovely evening the pleasure of which only intensified the realisation that it was just a few days before we leave them, and all this, behind us. Very appreciative of the car ride with Sian and Shep over the magnificent Gateway Bridge and its panoramic night views back to Sandgate.
The nearer it gets to our departure the sweeter, but sadder, these days get – thank you so much for a great day and night out.
The day was saddened by the awful news from Christchurch and our love goes to all our Kiwi friends.