Today the Bones ventured out on their own into Perth to the WA mint.
It was a very good and interesting tour. I was pleasantly surprised as I wasn't sure how they would make shed loads of cash and gold (that isn't yours) interesting.
Interesting fact learnt - after several years of use with several furnaces the smelting room walls and ceiling were cleaned of dust. They recovered 285,000 dollars worth of gold in the dust.
I'm thinking of donating a lung to medical research to see how much I breathed in!
After the mint and a quick meander around the shopping mall we went to the Swan Tower. We didn't meet up with Aprils bell ringing friends buddy so we'll go again another time.
In the evening we went around to a friends house for a lovely BBQ and the kids put on a dance show. Top day.
28th
Today we went to the Maritime Museum. It was really good. Lots of things for the kids to try their hands at and I especially enjoyed the military section upstairs. Lots of submarine stuff and canoes that the special forces used - cool.
Me and Hugie then went out to the big submarine. See pic. Very imposing. They normally do tours inside the sub but because its so hot here the temp inside the sub is apparently about 56C. Hence the tours are off.
We then went to cicerellos in Fremantle for Fish and Chips. It's very famous but has really become mass production for shed loads of tourists. You can get better fish and chips elsewhere for less. Glad we did it though. In fact the best bit is a canoe hanging from the ceiling with a massive bite out of it by a great white shark - the canoeist survived to tell the tale.
It was then an afternoon at the local park and in the pool playing water polo.
Starting to sound boring but another great day.
(Written by Pam)
ReplyDeleteDearest All - all your blog has been so very
much appreciated.You all look such a happy band.
Have also just learnt that I can reply. Must
try to keep up with the times.Firstly we called into Pierrepont Road yesterday on the way back
from Nans, dad secured the windows in the garage. Alls well.can't remember your next
door neighbours surname.....might help if we have an emergency.Said to dad on the way there
wouldn,t it be great if the bones were there.
Love you all so much.
We spent an unusually relaxing Christmas with
Eleanor and Dan, children adoreable and
excited opening presents.We were all in the
lounge with the new carpet, its coming on leaps and bounds.Eleanor cooked us a wonderful dinner
and we sat in the dining room with the fire made. Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with
Champagne for breakfast. On Boxing Day we went
out for lunch. Oscar and Dulcie well behaved.
Pip Bren and all arrived the next day and all
very interested in the building. Eleanor again
surpassed herself with the catering. She must get it from me - joke.
Best regards to Laura and Ak and children.
Big kisses for April - well done for writing
to us you look so happy on the pictures.
Squeezes for Florence make the very most of
your holiday.
Hugo Did you like the big submarine. Love you
Lottie and Del What a wonderful experience for
you all. Take great care and come back safe
and sound. We miss you. Mum and
DAD
Grandma and Grandad
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