2016-09-28 Day 2 (Wednesday): Ocean Park

Clara: Ocean Park was soooooo much fun! From the train ride to the other side of the park, to the log flume, to the dolphins - it was amazing! Everything about it was hilarious! The only disappointment was the prices of the photos of us on rides - I would have loved a picture of us on the Raging Rapids!

I loved the dolphins and the walruses! I was freaked out by the chinese salamanders, and thought there was one on the wall outside the tank - it was huge, and was the same colour! It was funny!

Daddy and Mummy found a couple of amazing insects - praying mantis and a stick insect - we held them, and it was sooo cool!

Aiysha: Dad and I went on the Mine Train - it was the ride with the most amazing view, and it was pretty crazy!

It was pretty empty the whole day, and we just went round on the rides so quickly! The only ride we didn't get on was the Ocean Park Tower - it was full of tour operators, so we had no patience.

We had a lovely lunch there too, but pretty expensive, so we shared. We even treated ourselves to an ice cream - yum!

We lost Mummy and Roxy once, and spent ages looking for them - Mummy could not turn her Wifi on so we couldn't Whatsapp her. In the end, we texted each other - doh!

C: We had our own dolphin show when we went to the rehabilitation centre - the trainers were there, and the dolphins did some amazing tricks, and we were soooo close! No one else was there too, so we had the show to ourselves!

We decided to take the bus back over the top of the mountain, and Daddy got a bit lost - we took the 41A bus, and he said it went the wrong way - What the! He then spotted a road that he recognised - Broadwood Road - and we had an amazing walk down to Happy Valley down the road - if only we didn't have to make an emergency exit from the bus. We did find a lovely bakery though to have breakfast! Can't wait!

S: Awesome day! We took the bus through the Aberdeen Tunnel there, but on the way back went past South Island School - it had changed a lot!

For dinner we went to the wet market for some local foot - it was amazing! Roast chicken and garlic, veges, pork neck - amazing!

What a first day for us all!

2016-09-27 Day 1 (Monday - Tuesday): Surprise! We're Going To HK!

C: It was the funniest thing! We though Aiysha had guessed, but the night before we left Aiysha was so proud that she had guessed we were going to Kalbarri! Hilarious!

We started going south on the freeway, and Aiysha asked why we going south - Daddy made up some rubbish about getting on the Great Northern Highway. Once we got close to the airport, she had guessed we were going on a plane - it was so funny seeing their reaction!

S: The best trick ever! We spent most of the day packing, and we also had time for a game of tennis! We had a normal dinner, and then made sure we had everything packed up ready to leave at around 9.30pm, so Mummy could visit Duty Free!

Roxy had planned out the whole drive to Kalbarri, which was awesome - she can use it next time.

Great to see Dave and Grandad again! It's gonna be fun!

Aiysha: Darn those parents! But I was so excited! Even when we landed in Singapore, I still had no idea where we were going to end up. Dad kept on saying we were on a connecting flight, but wouldn't say where to, until a person at Singapore Airport asked us if we were going to Hong Kong. Once I knew, I was smiling all the way! We didn't stay long in Singapore at all, and rushed to catch the connecting flight to HK.

As soon as I knew Uncle Dave was going to be there at the same time, I was soooo excited!

Clara: Wow, we're going to Hong Kong! That is cool, and I was completely fooled! I didn't mind the drive to Kalbarri as much Aiysha though!

I loved looking at the Duty Free before the flight, and then we got onto our Singapore Airlines flight. We were sitting all together, and there were some great movies on the plane too!

It was really hot when we arrived. We took the Airport Express once we got a bite to eat, and that took us all the way to Central in HK where Uncle Dave met us! We took taxis home, and Daddy made us all some moon noodles which were yummy compared to the airplane food! We then headed down to the Football Club to chill out as we were pretty exhausted. We had a swim and a jacuzzi before we had dinner down there with Dave and Kee. Dad and Uncle Dave headed to the hospital to pick up Grandad who had a bit of a fall, and they met us after.

It was sooo cool seeing all the buildings and scenery - it is sooo different from Perth!

2016-09-26 School Holidays!

 

Clara: I was sooo lucky this weekend - everyone forgot that Daddy was meant to take Mummy to Gold Class cinema! Daddy just remembered just before the movie, but it was too late for Mummy to go as she had to pick up Aiysha from her boat trip. That meant I had to go!

Daddy didn't tell me what film it was going to be, but it ended up being Sully, a true story about a plane crash in the Hudson River in America - it was really good, and pretty scary. The best thing about the movie? The seats that I could stretch out into a bed using some buttons. We also got delivered a milkshake and waffles in the middle of the film - that was cool!

I am sort of looking forward to going away - I don't like long drives. I'm going to miss Smokey though :-(

Aiysha: I went with my friend Jess and Casey on a boat to Rottnest on a freezing cold day

I went for breakfast with Sean, and when I came I went for a bike ride to Neil Hawkins with Mummy, Clara and Dad. On the way back I wiped out big time! I scraped my shoulder and bruised my leg. I felt like such a plonk. Daddy couldn't stop laughing, even the day after!

I suppose we have to go on a long drive - :-(

C: I can't wait to get away! The weather here is just too cold!

I miss Smokey already!

S: I won the final of Division 1 Oz Tennis! I played Rod, pretty windy weather, but managed to hold on. Looking forward to next season.

2016-09-18 Father Day, Netball Finals, Sleepovers!

 
Aiysha: I had my netball finals this week - we played Hammersley who beat us by a lot two weeks ago. It was such an exciting game, and the crowds were amazing! I went on in the 2nd quarter at GA, and we ended up being down by 6 or 7 at half time. We had to do something drastic, so Dean ended up putting me at WA, and the whole team seemed to click with V at GA and Maddie shooting. At one point we got around 5 goals in a row! We were only a couple of points behind after the 3rd quarter, and Dean kept the same team. Amazing last quarter, and it was so exciting, but we ended up just going down by 2. What a shame, but what a comeback! We were so proud. Next year we'll smash it!

I then was forced to go for a sleepover at Casey's, as Daddy wanted to take Mummy to the cinema - but he was rejected - there were no seats left! Ha ha! Daddy said Casey can come and sleepover next weekend, and he has booked the seats for sure now!

Clara: I have finally clicked with my tennis! I have had the most amazing practice with Daddy, and we had some amazing rallies with top spin backhand and forehands! I can't wait to show Mummy and Aiysha!

I had such a funny sleepover at Jazmin's - Aaliyah and Aiva were also there. We watched the Hunger Games, and laughed a lot, especially at our roller blading. We didn't sleep that much, so we were all pretty tired on Sunday!

I had my netball windup, and even though I didn't get MVP this year, we have some additional awards at our dinner, which should be fun!

C: Well done Paish! Amazing game considering you had the whole season off! Can't wait for spring!

S: What a funny Father's Day! The girls took me to a place near Gidgigannup - Noble Falls - it was so much fun, and we went for a lovely walk. We were expecting the BBQ place to be empty, but actually it was packed! We found a BBQ though, and cooked a lovely breakfast and sat by the river. Thanks guys!

Great netball game Paish! Amazing to see!

Our BF team took on a robot challenge - really funny night - we won the first round, but lost the second round where we had to build a robot to win some fights - if only we'd won the first two rounds!