I must say that I was impressed by the flagship airline of my home country (first time I have used this service) and this high standard was carried on when I flew from Sydney to Adelaide.
Mostly, I have been busy 'grandfathering' including getting to know the latest grandson, Stirling. who was born last August. The other three Aussie 'grand nippers' have all grown and developed amazingly in the 15 months since I saw them last.ce). On my last day in Sydney, I borrowed my son's scooter to visit with my friend (of grad. school days) Lorraine. As I was last on motor powered two wheels back in 1988, this was quite an adventure. The new scooters do not require the rider to change gears so the controls are rearranged somewhat. Initially Ikept feeling for the rear brake with my right foot. Fortunately, Sydney drivers are most courteous toward riders so I felt reasonable secure as I puttered along. What fun as I rode up and over the Anzac Bridge; almost like flying an ultralight!
Just to let you know that I was really there, how about the photo of the Opera House?
And here I am with the Opera House in the background. That is my grandson Jude at table 'a la terrace' with me.Presently, I am in Adelaide where the weather is continuously fine autumn days and very pleasant temperatures. Yesterday I was taken out up into the Adelaide Hills by my friend of many a yesteryear, Peter Daniels. He and Robina, his wife, have a beautiful home with views all the way to the southern coast. Due to recent rains, the hills are covered with green grass, very different from the unending brown of 15 months back. The eucalypts, typically gnarled and twisted all jostled each other as they surveyed our passage. On his extensive property, several kangaroos eyed us from their resting place the shade of a stately gum.
Until the next posting....
Roberto
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