Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Sydney Family

I have to apologize, as this post is very overdue. I am a country behind. I, Sara am now in America and have been for almost two weeks. JP is in Noumea. My route from Noumea to America took me through Australia. This allowed me to meet my Australian family or rather my family in Australia. Yes, I do have family in Australia, and no they have not just recently arrived. My family first arrived from England in 1949.

It was wonderful to meet them, and I had a great time. They definitely proved that Australians have a great sense of humor, enjoy life, and are a little less stressed than Americans (it must be the amazing weather). There was much discussion as to how I am related to everybody, second cousin twice removed or three times removed. The general consensus, was that we are family and to leave it at that.

Upon my arrival I was whisked off to Bondi Beach, the CBD, and see the Opera House as well as other sites. I was given my own private walking tour of beautiful spots minutes from downtown Sydney, which shall remain secret unless you inquire with my cousin Gerald.

I have to give Anne and Gerald a big thank you for being wonderful hosts. They made the visit very special, and provided me a warm welcome to Australia. It is wonderful to arrive in a New Country and meet more family.

The following are some pictures from my brief visit.


Family

Coffee, Cake, with Family at Bondi Beach…What could be better?


My cousin Anne and I overlooking Sydney habour.






1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Sara and JP
This is Sydnee here in Canada, geeze I thought you were writing directly to me when I saw the May blog!!
But you were in Sydney, that is so great.
I am going to take some time and cathc up on your blog.
What is next Sara? A little education in the class???? I would think that will be a little difficult, but your journey is yours alone!
With love,
your friends from Jamaica 2006
Sydnee and Cliff