MooseS, Home, Finland

Reissari


Posted Feb 12, 2013, 8:13 pm
This is me...
...at home


My name is MooseS and this is how I look from in front... and from behind  ;) I am a moose, alces alces. My story is written in a book called "Big animal book".

Some days ago we celebrated my mom's new job with flowers and cake. I got my part as well  :p

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Feb 12, 2013, 8:17 pm
This is me...
... in the snow


I like snow, so I went out with some of my friends  :p

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Feb 26, 2013, 6:38 pm
Taidekeskus Järvilinna,  Art center

Today we visited an art center in Laukaa, 20 km from home. We saw wonderful ice sculptures and glass art and listened to a piano concert while drinking our coffee with cake.

Beautiful and delicious afternoon!

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Feb 26, 2013, 7:26 pm
Cycling on a sunny winter day

My mom loves cycling. So she took me and her other traveling toys for a ride on a sunny winter day.

We wrote our names on the snow and took photos near the bridge of Kuokkala. And I met a snow moose  ;)

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Mar 10, 2013, 1:47 pm
Bon Voyage!

Today my mom took me to the post office and said "Travel safely!"

After that I jumped into an envelope and now I just wait to get to my first host...

MooseS
Linda Fdph


Posted Mar 22, 2013, 1:09 pm
Dear Mom

Hurray, today iam arrived in Bali-Indonesia. The weather is very hot. Really tropical island. Iam fine here,  my hugs for u, Mom. My first host Linda, also send her hugs to Bisma, that stay with u now :)
My welcome party held in Sanur Beach, one of famous beach in capital city of Bali, Denpasar. Here I took a picture with Linda's TV : Bima-Sena and Antareja, also with another TVs that stay in Bali ( Capote, Krupchen, Biba, Kioko, Hemmings, Mad Bird, Betzi, Tica, Anton, Bjoern, CH Heidi, JamesCraig and RSG Leo)
Now iam ready for my journey in the tropical Island, Bali. Will updates my next journey asap

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted Apr 2, 2013, 2:50 pm
Dear Mom

My first journey in Bali is visit Klungkung, Bali's smallest district  located between Gianyar and Karangasem and the famous place there, Kertha Gosa. Klungkung itself is a bustling town. On reaching the town centre. Klungklung was the base of the ancient Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, from where the Balinese royalty of today draws its bloodline. It is the oldest kingdom in Bali, with a most exalted Kings.

Kertha Gosa is an old building of jurisdiction and legislation and is one of the main areas in Bali that has been important throughout history in the development of modern Bali. Located within the district of Klungkung in the north of the island and is an excellent and grand old area with amazing history. The words Kertha Gosa mean peaceful announcement which has been the prime focus of the Kertha Gosa throughout history. The inside and outside of the Kertha Gosa and all around it there is some amazing art in the form of paintings and carvings of wood and stone. This is an area unlike the temples of Bali and the feel is very different. Here at the Kertha Gosa the focus is on power and the importance of the legal system as it was here that trials and penalization was carried out. When inside the Kertha Gosa it is easy to feel how it must have been in the old days when the trials and deep discussions on the politics of the area where carried out. The Kertha Gosa is not only of great cultural value but many of the artifacts and artwork that is inside the building has been deemed extremely valuable although obviously it will remain inside.

And I also take a picture with modern Indonesian girls. They still using their traditional clothes, called kebaya for attending party or another ceremonial meeting.

Love
M

Linda Fdph


Posted Apr 15, 2013, 8:33 am
Hello Mum

Yesterday , iam visited Mandala  Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK),  a 240 hectares private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia, 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Bukit is a limestone plateau with Uluwatu to the west and Nusa Dua to the east.

It is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who is his companion.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a massive, unfinished statue in Bali that currently exists in pieces. Conceptualized by the Balinese artist Nyoman Nuarta

When it's completed, it will be the largest statue in the world.

Dominating the park is Wisnu, a bust of a Hindu deity constructed from giants slabs of copper and brass. Representing the divine force responsible for the protection of the universe, the 22 meter Wisnu figure is a modern rendering of an ancient cultural tradition. The companion piece, Garuda, represent the giant bird which transports Wisnu, a symbol of both freedom and selfless devotion

I went with RSG Leo, Tica, Krupchen, Capote, Cappucino, and Linda's TV , Basukarna
Its a really hot day, the sun  hit our skin and made it become more dark. Before we leave the venue, we enjoyed a favorite drink here, a whole young coconut ice :)

With love
MooseS
Linda Fdph


Posted May 5, 2013, 3:17 pm
Dear Mummy


Here iam, with some of Balinese traditional food and fruits
Its a simple and cheap, but the taste is real delicious

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted May 15, 2013, 6:27 am
Dear Mum

iam being located at The Werdhi Budaya Art Centre, located at Nusa Indah Street is the heart Denpasar City of Bali Island. The Werdhi Budaya Art Centre was started in 1973 and finished in 1976. The Werdhi Budaya Art Centre is one of the largest and most complete in series of cultural centres built throughout the archipelago by the Indonesian Government over the last decade.

Designed by Bali's foremost architect, Ida Bagus Tugur, the vast complex is apart from its very real cultural function, a showplace for Balinese Arts and Palace Architecture at its most opulent.

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted May 25, 2013, 1:29 am
Hello Mum

Here is my another picture at Werdhi Budaya , Denpasar , Bali

Hugs
M
Linda Fdph


Posted Jun 4, 2013, 9:19 am
Dear Mum

Today, we visited, Linda most favorite beach in Bali, Sanur Beach. The tropical atmosphere sweep entire of Sanur Beach that makes it as an ideal place for relaxation. It is also blessed by the breathtaking view of sunrise that one is the fascination for tourist to visit and stay in this place. Almost every Sunday morning or afternoon Linda going here to enjoy the stunning atmosphere.

We also, enjoyed Jukung. Jukung or canoe is a small wooden Indonesian boat. It is a traditional fishing boat, but newer uses include "Jukung Dives", using the boat as a vehicle for small groups of SCUBA divers.Essentially of Balinese origin, the double outrigger jukung is but one of many types of Pacific/Asian outrigger canoes that use the crab claw sail traditional throughout Polynesia. Whilst this sail presents some difficulties in tacking into the wind, actually requiring to jibe around, a jukung is superb in its reaching ability and jibe-safe running. They are usually highly decorated and bear a marlin-like prow.

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted Jun 14, 2013, 9:42 am
Hello Mum

Balinese cuisine uses many herbs and spices. In almost every dish we use them. So it’s very important to know what we need to make our cooking succeed.
Here is spices and herbs that HostMom and I have today in the kitchen : Cloves ( Cengkeh),  Kaffir Lime Leaves(Daun Jeruk Purut), Ginger(Jahe) ,  Cumin(Jintan),  Cinnamon(Kayu manis),  Candlenuts (Kemiri), Aromatic Ginger (kencur), Coriander(Ketumbar), Turmeric(Kunyit),  Galangal (Langkuas), White and black  Pepper(Merica putih dan hitam), Nutmeg(Pala),  Lemon grass ( Serai ),  Chilies ( cabai ) , Cardamon (Kapulaga ) , Onions ( Bawang Merah ) , Sesame seed ( Wijen ) , and also we have Glutinous Rice ( Beras Ketan )

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted Jul 7, 2013, 2:28 am
We are at Bajra Sandhi Monument.
This Monument is recognized by the name of Bajra Sandhi because it's form is looking like Bajra or Genta or bell used by all Hindu Priest in reading off Weda holy sentence (mantra) at religious ceremony.
The Building Monument of Bajra Sandhi
The existence of physical building is strongly relating to the meaning of Hinduism philosophy, namely Yoni colossus. The monument is likely colossus device meanwhile the building base as yoni. From other side, the Yoni colossus is also describing the story of twiddling Mandhara Giri at Ksirarnawa which is taken away from passage of Adi Parwa (Hindu's Book).
This building Monument is consisted of:

    Jar of Amertha symbol by Kumba (a kind of pot) what is seen on the top monument.
    The Dragon Basuki tail exists near by Swamba and its head at entrance gate
    The body of Bedawang Akupa realized at its base of monument and the head at entrance gate
    Mount of Mandara Giri realized by the high of monument boosting
    Pool encircle the monument is supposing as Ksirarnawa (milk ocean).

Love
M
Linda Fdph


Posted Aug 13, 2013, 9:05 am
This is my last update from Bali-Indonesia, before my next journey .

Love
M
fleursmum


Posted Aug 28, 2013, 8:22 am
Hi Mum,

I have arrived!!!
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here is where i am staying,
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I met Cyril the resident tv.
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and the visiting tv's Sunshiney, Little Squirt and Sidney L.
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and I met some of the resident orangutans!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 5, 2013, 1:53 am
Hi Mum,

This weekend we are heading off to the beach!!  B)

On our way we stopped in Geelong to have a look at some of the bollards they show some of the history of the settlement of Geelong.


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here I am with two bathing beauties!!  ;)
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the surf life saver,
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two nuns,
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and another swimming lady - this was from when swimming was segregated - men in one area women in another.
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the police man
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and a family group having a day at the beach!
There are lots more Mum, but we might see some others another day.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 5, 2013, 1:56 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are having a walk along the beach here
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we have walked to the Yacht Club and now are heading back along the beach

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 5, 2013, 2:03 am
Hey Mum,

Today is a beautiful spring day, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, there is a tiny breeze, not the howling gale we had yesterday and we are chilling in the sunshine, just having a chat!
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We have walked down the beach again this morning - here is the Yacht Club building
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and the buildings along from the Yacht Club
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I think the water is too cold for me to go diving Mum!!  ;)
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and very murky today!! Not very inviting!
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we found a huge jelly fish washed up on the beach
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and some interesting seaweed
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time to rest and take in the scenery!  B)
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later we found a starfish washed up on the beach
I think I am ready to head back for lunch now Mum

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 7, 2013, 12:28 am
Hi Mum,

Tonight we are at a sewing group at the house of Sue's friend
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here we are watching Tania making hexagons for a new quilt,
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we found this interesting barrel and thought we might liven up the night but Sunshiney couldn't turn the tap...maybe I should have gone to help?  ;)

we thought this might be a good place for a snooze but is was a bit lumpy!
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so we spent the rest of the evening by the fire where it was lovely and warm
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Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2013, 1:18 am
Hi Mum,

Today is election day in Australia. This is the day the people have to vote - voting is compulsory here if you do not vote you get fined! This is the day the people decide who gets to run the country for the next 3 years, the biggest parties are Liberal and Labour, although I did see the Pirate Party on the form...that could be interesting!! ;)
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we are voting at Gisborne Primary School
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the green paper gets filled in 1 - 9, the white one can haveone number filled in on the top row or 1 - ? on the  bottom secton.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xx00xx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 8, 2013, 4:15 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have taken the dog for a walk in the park - we went through the new Botanic Gardens that had lots of New Zealand plants, as Gisborne was the sister city of Gisborne in New Zealand.
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this is a wattle tree which is an Australian plant that flowers in spring.
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this is a kowhai tree which is native to New Zealand, the yellow flowers have bird attracting nectar.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060340_zps36c9c2cf.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 17, 2013, 9:55 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we said goodbye to Sunshiney as he is off on his travels
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Love and hugs
MooseS
X
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 23, 2013, 7:24 am
Hi Mum,

We are back at the beach this weekend
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we found these pretty flowers in the grass this morning
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is very calm and peaceful here today.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 23, 2013, 7:46 am
Hi Mum,
We are on our way to Ballarat but have stopped here to see what is at the top of Mount Buninyong.
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there is a fire watch tower.....
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and here we are half way up
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and at the top
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it is a great view from up here
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we had a rest on the way down....96 steps up and down are lots for my little legs!!!

Off for a sleep now
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 26, 2013, 8:56 am
Hi Mum,
After we had recovered from our huge climb we carried on to Ballarat where Sue was going to a sewing day organised for ladies who sew and blog. (I say ladies because there weren't any men there!!) There was a lot of talking and laughing and eating of scones and cream, not much sewing that I saw!!  ;)
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I made lots of new friends Mum, but i made one person VERY HAPPY!! She said she loved me!!
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This is Tania, my new best friend!!  :D

On the way back to the beach we passed a chicken farm
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I expected these chickens to sing and dance Mum but they were silent!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 26, 2013, 9:05 am
Hey Mum,

Is windy and rainy at the beach today...the fine weather has left for a while
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Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 26, 2013, 9:09 am
Hi Mum,

Much nicer day for being at the beach today
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Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 26, 2013, 9:23 am
Hi Mum,

Today we had a special outing and I got to meet some real Australians  :D
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this is a gray kangaroo, they come from Kangaroo Island which is off South Australia and they are very used to people, so they don't mind being patted and love being fed!!
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here this kangaroo is getting a mix of what looks like rabbit food!
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we got to meet a koala, it was hard to get a photo as she kept turning her head around!!
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she looks a bit sleepy now!  :D
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this is a Tasmanian Devil, they got their name from the early settlers who could hear their scream like noises and see just the red tips of their ears in the bush..they must have been frightening!
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They have a good sense of smell but bad eye sight.
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Resting koalas!  :D
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just hanging around!!  :p
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having a sit with the kangaroos.
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here is an emu, it liked the food but only ate the corn, nothing else!
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and here is 28kg of wombat!!  :o They usually sleep in the day and come out at night, this one was woken up for the tour and wanted to go for a walk!
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now she really wants to go out for a walk!!
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two more emu's
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a huge turtle or tortise ( not Australian)
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I had some instruction on how to use the bathroom in Australia!!  ;)

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 29, 2013, 8:51 am
Hi Mum,

We went to a quilt shop called Mill Rose at Ballan for another sewing day and look what I found!!
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Yum!!
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I met my bestest friend and she said she was very happy to see me!!  :D
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Can you see me in the wool section Mum?? Lots od lovely wool to choose from here
I am off to check out the chocolate I am told is here!


Love and hugs
MooseS
xx00xx
fleursmum


Posted Sep 29, 2013, 9:10 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have visited the Tessalaars tulip farm - they have a festival this time every year when the tulips are in flower
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there are acres of tulips
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lots and lots of different colours and shapes
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and sculptures in among the tulips
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some information...
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and our very own windmill home!!!  ;)
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here's Sidney L and me at the front door!!
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 3, 2013, 12:45 am
Hi Mum,
Today we welcomed another TV to the house - is it Squab

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060585_zpsa31d4d6e.jpg

I think we will have fun together

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 3, 2013, 11:59 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are on our way to St Leonard's but we stopped at Clifton Springs to have a look at something new. There used to be a spa here with sulphur baths, people came from Melbourne to take the waters, now it is just a beach side place.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060600_zps522385aa.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060601_zpse9dd91d8.jpg
this is all that is left of the old pier
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060602_zps1797a8b8.jpg
I was making my friend happy today too Mum  :D

It is very windy today so we are off to the car again.
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 4, 2013, 12:11 am
Hi Mum,

Back at St Leonard's - it isn't quite so windy this morning
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060618_zps542372cf.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060619_zps4aca713e.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 4, 2013, 12:14 am
Hi Mum,

Was a cold and windy day today so we played inside!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060635_zpsccd594c0.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 7, 2013, 10:58 pm
Hi Mum,
This is the weather we woke up to this morning...it is supposed to be spring!!!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060641_zpsabc67226.jpg
Later we helped with some quilting!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060644_zps471d3723.jpg
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 7, 2013, 11:15 pm
Hi Mum,

Today, the day we have to go home from the beach, we have the best weather!!!  :mad:
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060650_zps30dbc4e1.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060654_zpsd9a53321.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060655_zpsccd81d6f.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060660_zps895de40e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060664_zps89cf5366.jpg
we found some beach glass for a friend who collects it  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060678_zps237e0471.jpg
I helped my friend to pack up her sewing things, that made her happy!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060674_zpsdf64bfbf.jpg
my last look at the water from the house....off to the car now.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 7, 2013, 11:22 pm
Hey Mum,

This afternoon we went out to have a look at the garden
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060679_zps4dc22cb6.jpg
we had a chat to the lovely lady, she likes birds
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060680_zps70456d62.jpg
this was a very gentle person
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060685_zpsddb153ed.jpg
the lilac is in flower and smells beautiful
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060691_zpsf884fb73.jpg
just hanging around Mum!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060695_zpsefb4fea2.jpg
we found some interesting fungi growing in the grass, we don't know if they are safe to eat or not  :thinking:
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060698_zps4f229567.jpg
I found one of the last daffodils
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060701_zps0fbe8b69.jpg
and later took some mince out to feed the visiting kookaburra!! I was very lucky it didn't fly away!  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 8, 2013, 12:03 am
Hey Mum,

In the evening we went to sewing group and had a ride on this duck!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060713_zps59ea8b42.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 11, 2013, 10:44 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we have been for a walk - there is a walking track that goes from the township of Romsey to the next town, Lancefield - the round trip is 16 km, but today we went 3 km then turned around and came back!  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060732_zps59d57128.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060741_zps7727de87.jpg
the Avenue of Honour consists of trees planted along the sides of the road, and helps up remember men and women who have given their lives in the wars
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060734_zps9fc868ef.jpg
here we go!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060744_zps114f5433.jpg
this is an old house of the edge of Romsey township
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060749_zps27b839ae.jpg
we found a nice sign at the local park
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060752_zps3615384b.jpg
on the way home now
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060753_zps367ac047.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060759_zpse78cd110.jpg
up and over Mount Macedon
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060765_zpsd800ad91.jpg
and down the other side, the road is narrow and windy here.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 13, 2013, 10:40 pm
Hi Mum,

Today was a cooking day - Sue has to take morning tea to work tomorrow, for Fat Friday! This is when a group of people at school all  bring in something for morning tea.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060772_zpsf414efac.jpg
here we are mixing and mashing bananas for a banana loaf
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060775_zps5ccb1273.jpg
ready for the oven,
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060776_zps258e4f06.jpg
and here we are beginning the mixing for a ginger crunch slice
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060777_zps6102c59c.jpg
in goes the butter
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060780_zps82c5d5b9.jpg
banana loaf ready for tasting! Smells good!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060781_zps17f24c37.jpg
cherry slice ready for it's topping of melted chocolate
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060782_zpsf6c35645.jpg
someone forget to take enough photos  :rolleyes: but this is the cherry slice ready to go back into the fridge to set the top layer of chocolate!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060784_zpsf859a6dc.jpg
dinner in under way now with a meat lasagne and a vege lasagne!  :p
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060785_zpscaf9674d.jpg
pasta, cheese sauce and grated cheese on top and off to the oven!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060786_zps87c59756.jpg
and here it is Mum, we are ready for dinner....when it cools a little!!  ;)

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 13, 2013, 11:39 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we went to work with Sue - I was hoping to get a look at the Fat Friday food, but sadly that didn't happen  :( but we did have a look at the students art work that was going on display

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060788_zps0426d90c.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060789_zps462b605f.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060790_zps90cad1f7.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060791_zps58d68440.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 13, 2013, 11:41 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we have taken Tupai for a walk in the park and on our way we left some book crossing books on a bench in the park, we are hoping they get picked up and read by another person!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060796_zps6c1bc702.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060799_zps11f37d46.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 14, 2013, 12:01 am
Hi Mum,

This afternoon we are at a fundraising afternoon organised by a wonderful 10 year old boy Keegan. He loves orangutans and is concerned about their loss of habitat due to the clearing of the rain forest and planting of palm oil. Sue was there with the The Orangutan Project stall raising awareness and funds too.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060802_zps9488ce79.jpg
Lucky she didn't sell us too!!!  ;)
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 26, 2013, 6:44 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are on the opposite side of Melbourne visiting a friend of Sue's and we are having a look at the Stringybark Sustainability Festival. There are all kins of things here, from people selling vege plants, we got some parsley, to people with pushbikes, to bird watchers, to wild animal people....all kinds of things
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060834_zpsa0374345.jpg
some interesting bikes here Mum!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060840_zpsb9787584.jpg
here I am watching a man called Chris Humphries
he is very keen on wildlife and lives not far from Gisborne - he has a possum on his arm here
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060842_zpse6647319.jpg
and a dingo here...they are the native Australian dogs
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060852_zps1e56ba55.jpg
isn't he cute????  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060857_zps195ba8f0.jpg
lucky this crocodile has his mouth taped up!!! I think he might be thinking I am dinner!!  :o
Bit more relaxed pace now Mum....here the people are cooking damper - a kind of bread over the coals in the fire
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060858_zpsd3c64e04.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060861_zps5b5fb40b.jpg
Now for some lunch! We have an Indian tasting plate with tomato relish, biriani (spicy rice) and veges in chick pea batter deep fried....someone can't remember the name of them!!!  ;)
We had a great day out Mum...off for a sleep in the car now!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 26, 2013, 6:47 am
Hey Mum,

Back home this afternoon, the weather has gone bad, cold and rainy showers
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060865_zps6f4956e1.jpg
this is looking up our street to Mount Macedon, which is hiding in the clouds!!


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 26, 2013, 6:48 am
Hi Mum,

Home day today - have a look at the weather...it is supposed to be spring!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060879_zps05c9167c.jpg
There were hail stones hitting the window, Squab and I decided to stay indoors!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Oct 31, 2013, 2:20 am
Hi Mum,

This afternoon we have been out in the garden
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060904_zps73089fe8.jpg
this is "fuzzy" me with the red rose bush!!  :stare:
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060910_zpsb2000430.jpg
and the clematis is in flower....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060913_zpsffe5d8fc.jpg
and here is where Sue has been clearing the weeds..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060918_zps9ebae12e.jpg
and this is where she was going to continue weeding but she saw a copper head snake near tree trunk so decided that was enough weeding for one day!!  :D Luckily the snake was gone when we went over for a look! :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060922_zps54e956ef.jpg
Inside Sue's husband had been busy doing a pastel painting from a photo....Squab and I quite liked it!  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 1, 2013, 8:30 am
Hi Mum,

How are you?? I am good here  :D
Today we went to Ballarat and had a walk around the lake...it was cloudy and gray and windy and cold and I wanted to stay in the travel bag!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060949_zps649eeb77.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060953_zps32f91b38.jpg
This lake is 6km around....not long ago it was dry and you could walk across it!!  :o That was when we were in drought....but now the lake is almost over flowing! There are lots of water birds living here now.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060958_zpsf3ee7ce7.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060964_zps40046836.jpg
Off for a warm drink now Mum
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx

PS Off to the beach for the weekend, will catch up on our return.
fleursmum


Posted Nov 1, 2013, 8:33 am
HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Someone nearly forgot to take our photo!!  :mad: But remembered at the last minute!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060944_zpsaede9ece.jpg
Sewing group has a little Halloween party, there was some strange looking food here Mum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 7, 2013, 6:55 am
Hey Mum!!

Guess what happened today!! It was very exciting!! :cyclops: And scary!!!  :o And good fun!!  :D
We watched Sidney L achieve a Life Mission!!  How exciting is that!!!  He got to fly with a balloon...he had a trial flight inside then went outside.....at one stage he got untethered and flew up into a tree..... :o...Sue's heart rate went through the roof!!! Luckily the family came out and helped get Sidney L down!! Phew!!  Later he flew by and asked if I wanted to go for a flight..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070142_zps4af78387.jpg
I was quite happy watching....I didn't want to be swept up into a tree!!! But as it turned up I was a little too heavy and could only have a low level flight, but I did manage to do some spins!!  :D Pretty clever huh!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070153_zps6da74d79.jpg
See me spinning??  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070156_zps2b118825.jpg
Soon we were all back in the travel bag safe and sound....Sidney has a lot to chat about now!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 10, 2013, 7:27 am
Hi Mum,

Guess what!! We are back at the beach for the weekend!  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060968_zps6f692477.jpg
Today the weather is looking good!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060971_zpse2994f4c.jpg
Time for some sitting in the sun!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 6:03 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have driven around the coast to Queenscliff. This is an old town, used to be a popular holiday place in the 1800's and is again now. There is an old but still used fort built in the late 1800's, good beaches, good places to eat and lots of old houses to look at.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060975_zps5d4699d9.jpg
this is the harbour beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060976_zpsa294d72e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060982_zps9b2aa2f7.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060987_zps15f64301.jpg
here is the black light house
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060989_zps87197659.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060993_zps9b478bce.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1060998_zpsada924b8.jpg
this is part of the old fort
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070003_zpsb77d37cb.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070010_zps2893b553.jpg
and this is the white light house
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070011_zps68b6fe5b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070012_zps57808f5d.jpg
and this is the surf beach


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 6:10 am
Hi Mum,

Now we are a bit further around the coast at Point Lonsdale.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070017_zpsb89c1880.jpg
this is where the ships go out from Port Phillip Bay to the ocean
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070025_zpsa76d2769.jpg
here is the light house
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070028_zps3d8b87e9.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070032_zps338f8352.jpg
we found an old WW2 bunker on the top of the sand hills
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070034_zpsc3885995.jpg
looking along the coast
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070039_zpsb371e2c1.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070042_zpsad91cc85.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 6:13 am
Hi Mum,

Today we had a walk on the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070070_zps400a9b9b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070071_zpsd6d92900.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070075_zpsb84dea97.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070076_zpsbe27625c.jpg


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 6:20 am
Hi Mum,

We are on the way home and have stopped in Geelong for lunch, so we had a quick look at some of the bollards

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070087_zpseee56639.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070092_zpsa1e45047.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070097_zps3946873b.jpg
this is where our lunch is being cooked
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070100_zpsbe023cf7.jpg
Lunch!! Yay!! I nearly fell over with hunger I was so ready for lunch!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070102_zps1a277006.jpg
even the sea gulls came in for lunch!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070107_zpsa3004a8b.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 6:36 am
Hi Mum,
Today we are in the city for a quick visit
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070195_zps68bfa23c.jpg
this is an old theatre
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070202_zps28e49202.jpg
this is a display of hand made poppies for Remembrance Day, some are knitted, some are crocheted some are felted. Two ladies have appealed to crafts people to make poppies, their project is called 5000  poppies Sue and her friend have made some so we had a look at the display.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070218_zps1415e1e3.jpg
then at 11oclock the traffic was stopped and the bugler played the Last Post and we had a minutes silence to remember the people lost in the wars.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070221_zpsd8062e3d.jpg
this is Flinders Street Railway Station...the main station for the city trains
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070224_zpsbd485be2.jpg
this is the back of St Pauls Cathedral, a lovely quiet courtyard
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070228_zps4a639efe.jpg
and here goes a tram...they are a bit noisy!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070230_zps6a3b95a8.jpg
we found some graffiti in a lane way
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070233_zpsbebcca07.jpg
I hope to get back to the city one day Mum so we can show you more!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 17, 2013, 7:02 am
Hi Mum

Today was the Christmas meet up for the sewing bloggers
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070267_zps43f6c13e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070261_zps71f79eb9.jpg
the table looked really festive!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 21, 2013, 5:45 am
Hi Mum,

Today is a misty cold morning....hopefully the sun will come out later on!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070298_zpsf879c8c5.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070301_zpsa89bfa41.jpg

Love and many hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 21, 2013, 5:54 am
Hi Mum,

The weather is better this morning, so we are taking the dog for a walk in the park
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070320_zpse4b7ae30.jpg
I think we have shown you this before Mum, but it is carved with a chainsaw from old tree stumps and represents the local Australian Rules football club, the Bulldogs.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070322_zps67cd2600.jpg
and here is Gardiner Oval, where the football and cricket are played
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070326_zps01fc45c2.jpg
over the creek we go
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070329_zps6efbe382.jpg
to the old part of the park where the big old oak trees are.  B)

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 21, 2013, 6:33 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have had a big outing to the Ballarat Wildlife Park so that Squab could achieve a life mission!! It was to have kangaroo experiences and he certainly did Mum!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070342_zps6f7da107.jpg
I met these kangaroo's at the rest area, they were very friendly.....although I think they were looking for food really!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070346_zpsc36ce580.jpg
we got to see the baby koala this time, it is sitting on it's mother's back!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070363_zpsad8fdfcb.jpg
here are the wallabies, they are like little kangaroo's
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070365_zps1d4fa083.jpg
and this is a red kangaroo from Central Australia, they are not so friendly towards people so need to be behind the fence! They have different faces to the gray kangaroos.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070369_zpsa5e7b236.jpg
Resting near the kangaroos!  ;) We met a new friend today, he is a Tasmanian Tiger, he is thinking of becoming a toy voyager!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070374_zpsc6dcd328.jpg
Mum here you can see kangaroos, two wedge tailed eagles in the aviary, and an emu!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070378_zps79dbf8cd.jpg
and this little wombat should have been in his bed sleeping, but the sign said he had just been separated from his parents, so maybe he was looking for them?
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070384_zps10e301f3.jpg
We had a wonderful day Mum, time to head off home now!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 26, 2013, 6:20 am
Hey Mum,

Guess where I am this weekend???? 
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070391_zpsaf3617fc.jpg
I found some flowers on the kiwi fruit vine
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070392_zps6fd9c221.jpg
and a fruit from last season
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070401_zps1abdb546.jpg
now you can see where I am!!  B)
The weather is changeable today, sometimes fine, sometimes, wet sometimes windy!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070402_zps9a1961be.jpg
but I am good Mum and happy!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070405_zps425413ee.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070413_zps04cdb9f0.jpg
here I have found a native clematis plant covered in seed heads...they are all tickly!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070417_zpsa36ea954.jpg
see my clever balancing Mum....I have very strong arms!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070418_zps3280b61d.jpg

Bye for now
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Nov 26, 2013, 6:51 am
Hey Mum,

Off for a bike ride today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070419_zpsee1b8a0f.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070421_zps22dd55f7.jpg
off down the hill......very bumpy!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070424_zps37be42b1.jpg
past the boat launching ramp
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070425_zps86263161.jpg
watch out for the low flying sea gulls!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070435_zps230e04ae.jpg
past the camping ground
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070438_zpsf6660e4a.jpg
we found a new information sign
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070443_zps9b197ae2.jpg
past the lake
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070444_zps1855bb22.jpg
there is a pelican way over in the back of the photo Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070453_zps875d356c.jpg
how is this for a spiky cactus???  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070454_zps45633813.jpg
Oh, there is a visiting bee in the cactus flower!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070456_zps4d41f1cd.jpg
heading home now Mum,it is hard going in to the wind!! (For host Mum!!)  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070459_zps8f8ccece.jpg
On no Mum, now we have to get up all these stairs!!

Tiredly yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 2, 2013, 6:57 am
Hi Mum,

Today we walked to the shops and found another information board
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070462_zpsac73d4b2.jpg
the we discovered someone has been yarn bombing
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070465_zps250fd0a6.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070468_zps63c317f3.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070476_zps4fdc81cf.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070477_zpscea40ec1.jpg
heading home now
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070484_zpsf06e6d81.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070488_zpsb892bdf2.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070492_zps1af08bc3.jpg
very windy today Mum

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 2, 2013, 7:05 am
Hi Mum,

Today I finished up some secret sewing ( I had a little help I must admit!!) ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070508_zps1d334c6b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070509_zps6e625eed.jpg
started the wrapping
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070510_zps3d9850b3.jpg
found myself on a card  ;)
wrote in it  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070511_zps32681ad2.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070512_zps89933422.jpg
and finished up the wrapping!

Keep an eye out for the postie Mum  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 5, 2013, 5:59 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have been to an origami class after school with the Japanese teacher! We had to do some tricky folding!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070521_zpsa61d2da7.jpg
Wonerd what th eother lady is doing??
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070522_zps7793df67.jpg
Mmmmmm.......
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070523_zps8d82ef68.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070524_zpsc849c8a8.jpg
think I have it worked out now Mum!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070525_zpscd52a9da.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070526_zps512dd6bd.jpg
I had a good time Mum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Dec 5, 2013, 6:16 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are at a charity quilting day. You get to come along and do your quilting, get help if you need it and have a great time. The money you pay to be here is given to different local charity groups. I of course knew lots about this quilting business!!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070534_zps97ef1c6b.jpg

My best new friend in Australia was there too!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070537_zps6533cfc0.jpg


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 5, 2013, 7:22 am
Hi Mum,

The sky is doing funny things today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070554_zpsd32081ab.jpg
this is on one side of the house and.....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070559_zpsd8df7ee2.jpg
this  is the other....summer isn't here properly yet!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 5, 2013, 7:32 am
Hi Mum,

This evening found me at the house of Sue's friend for the Quilters Christmas gathering...
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070570_zpsfaf3ead9.jpg
Tassie and I make cute Xmas decorations!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070571_zps97ae9b01.jpg
My best new friend is here too!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070573_zpsc3e500ea.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070574_zpsb027c1f4.jpg
This photo cos a bit wonky as Sue dropped the camera on the floor and we think it has a headache!! Hopefully it keeps working!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070575_zps2909b212.jpg
Story telling with Santa!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070576_zps5a9f879a.jpg
and some music with this angel bear!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 10, 2013, 9:56 am
Hi Mum,

It is looking like home today!! We have had rain, hail and cold wind!  :(

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070583_zpsfe097017.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 11, 2013, 9:24 pm
Hi Mum,

We are back at the beach for the weekend...have had pizza for dinner...don't think I can move now!!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070584_zps85bb5b4e.jpg

Sleepily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 12, 2013, 3:48 am
Hi Mum,

How is life in the snow???  B)

We are off for a walk after that pizza dinner last night
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070589_zps8c326ace.jpg
oops....I nearly missed the photo!!!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070592_zps23e4d1b0.jpg
that's better!! Nice day here Mum... B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070594_zpsb2fc7c65.jpg
here we are just going into the caravan park, the boat launching ramp is behind us
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070596_zpse8752030.jpg
this information board is telling us how the fishermen got their boats out of the water before the pier was built
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070601_zps98d831b2.jpg
resting time now Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070602_zps4d0e1603.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 12, 2013, 3:53 am
Hi Mum,
'We have come a little down the coast this morning to have a walk on the beach here...usually there is a lot of surf, but the tide is way out today and the wind is blowing the little waves flat!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070610_zpscf07bb81.jpg
It is warm here, but there is some bad weather out to sea!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070614_zps41ff83f5.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070619_zpsef00874d.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070622_zpsee0cb7f6.jpg
Lots of people are here walking their dogs today Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070629_zps1b6f8e04.jpg
but we didn't get a photo of them!!


Bye for now
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 12, 2013, 4:17 am
Hi Mum,

We are heading home today, back to work for Sue...we had a quick stop in Geelong and looked at a bollard but it is rainy and cold today

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070636_zpsabf61875.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070641_zps94ba1160.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 12, 2013, 4:29 am
Hi Mum,

Today we said goodbye to Tassie, he is off to stay with olgamaus in Germany....maybe he will have a white Christmas there??

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070647_zps73162177.jpg

Bye for now
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 14, 2013, 12:19 am
Hi Mum,

Today we helped hang out the washing
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070652_zps4871eb7c.jpg
Hey!!! I think someone has confused me for the washing!!!! :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070653_zps31fe218c.jpg
I played HIde and Seek with Tupai!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070656_zps21a75bbf.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070660_zpsdec22d63.jpg
enjoyed the sun with Squab
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070661_zps7155ce58.jpg
and looked at the beautiful blue sky!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 15, 2013, 7:00 am
Hi Mum,

Today we had a BBQ lunch at day's Picnic ground up Mount Macedon. This park is up near the top of the Mount
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1754_zps7b17e7c7.jpg
cooking is under way
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1756_zps2d4dd6bd.jpg
I had a little light refreshment!! Hic!!!  ;)
Someone forgot to take a photo of my lunch because she was too busy eating her own lunch!! :( We had to eat quick because the flies came to share lunch too!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1761_zpsd1af1636.jpg
After lunch we had a short walk to Sanatorium Lake...very pretty here Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1764_zps54a8be41.jpg
and even had a little walk in the bush!!  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Dec 17, 2013, 6:05 am
Hi Mum,

Today was a very exciting day!!!! Today I fulfilled a LIFE MISSION. Yipee!!! We had an outing to the Melbourne Zoo...I  didn't get to see all the animals as some enclosures were being worked on but I saw heaps!!!


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1769_zpscf39be87.jpg
there was a very busy animal digging for food by the fence here, didn't stay still for long!! it was very busy looking....Sue has forgotten the animals name...so we don't know what it is!!  :(
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1770_zps134d718a.jpg
has a nice tail though!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1773_zps1fced1e4.jpg
we are heading to the seals now, and saw two pelicans on the way
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1774_zps5d02be33.jpg
foot wear for the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1777_zps1f68ffa4.jpg
some information
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1780_zps0cc7cc37.jpg
Sue thought these were banjo sharks...but we are not 100% sure of that!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1781_zpsece0642a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1786_zps103d9889.jpg
I think it is looking at me Mum!!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1787_zpsc620673d.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1788_zps429a56bc.jpg
some pretend coral...pretty colours!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1792_zps691cfa45.jpg
here comes a seal!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1793_zps4e3f3ea8.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1796_zps0d7bbdfd.jpg
some sea horses
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1803_zps39e7b12d.jpg
this is where the tiger lives, but it was over the back of the enclosure behind some bamboo so it was hard to see!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1804_zpse16f0bc5.jpg
off to the monkey house now Mum
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1807_zps152ec098.jpg
a tree kangaroo
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1806_zpsad4dcfef.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1811_zps512b26f6.jpg
must be elephants soon!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1812_zpsd92d6815.jpg
Yes, off to the elephant village!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1815_zpsa2aded6a.jpg
Ohh...best we be careful!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1823_zps5b560d17.jpg
a quick diversion in to he butterfly house
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1824_zpsdb72fef7.jpg
I wonder if one will come and sit on me??
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1818_zpsb54e2f95.jpg
here is our first elephant....Bong Su the big male
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1827_zps0dac5338.jpg
and here is the rest of the family
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1829_zps5cb84964.jpg
Up the back, very hard to see, is the new baby elephant..it is on the left side of the second elephant from the left.....very new!! Very special!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1833_zps9d5cf93a.jpg
Sue's favourite animals...they were resting and one was checking the other for bugs!!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1836_zps2e548822.jpg
this is the main walk way thought the Zoo
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1839_zpsc79f4db5.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1841_zpsc77ef3d2.jpg
Guess what Mum??? Koala's!!! Now we are in the Australian section!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1842_zps80f40374.jpg
I think it was rest time for the kangaroo and emu's...they were not doing much!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1848_zpsdd19390d.jpg
some interesting sculptures...
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1850_zps1acb3018.jpg
and here we go (exhausted from all the walking!) out the back entrance! I enjoyed my visit tot he Zoo Mum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 2, 2014, 11:28 pm
Hi Mum,

After the Zoo we drove in to the city and parked at the Victoria Market - there isn't a market on today though
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1854_zpse25addc8.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1859_zps6f752d2e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1857_zpsdc2ade1d.jpg
we found the Christmas fairy!!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1865_zps2cb22e77.jpg
the town hall was wrapped like a present!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1867_zpsafb65a95.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1871_zpse5d31472.jpg
we found a Christmas tree and some reindeer
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1872_zpsac8e4c9a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1876_zpse6f94658.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1881_zps6b79960a.jpg
another nice tree
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1879_zps0819b0eb.jpg
do you think we make good Christmas decorations Mum??  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1884_zps79b576f6.jpg
Heading home now Mum,

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 2, 2014, 11:32 pm
Hi Mum,

Today Sue is meeting a friend for lunch here...look at this great teddy we found on the footpath..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1917_zps6bbf27df.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 2, 2014, 11:41 pm
Hi Mum,

From the Zoo we drove in to the city and parked at the Victoria Market...no market on today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1854_zpse25addc8.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1859_zps6f752d2e.jpg
we found bells in the Bourke Street Mall
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1857_zpsdc2ade1d.jpg
and the Christmas Fairy
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1865_zps2cb22e77.jpg
the town hall was wrapped up like a present!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1867_zpsafb65a95.jpg
HAPPY CHRISTMAS from Melbourne Mum!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1871_zpse5d31472.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1872_zpsac8e4c9a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1876_zpse6f94658.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1881_zps6b79960a.jpg
another tree in Federation Square
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1879_zps0819b0eb.jpg
Do you think I make a good Christmas decoration Mum!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1884_zps79b576f6.jpg
Off home now Mum, more soon
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 2, 2014, 11:52 pm
Hi Mum,

We are up in the Dandenongs to have Christmas Eve dinner with family
I found some musical instruments
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1929_zpsf3b233dd.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1926_zps76fc67b0.jpg
and a Christmas tree, I hope some presents are for me!!!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1943_zpsea463b1f.jpg
somebody is playing with the camera Mum!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1954_zpsf1fb1e63.jpg
the parrots have come in for dinner too!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1958_zps2165b400.jpg
there are loads of huge trees here mum!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1963_zpsdf5a5740.jpg
now for some refreshments
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1969_zps1913a297.jpg
and dinner

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 2, 2014, 11:57 pm
HAPPY CHRISTMAS MUM

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1985_zps6bbe567c.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1986_zpsd8d0cd5f.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1988_zpseeab876e.jpg
it is a lovely day today so we sat outside for a while


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1990_zps0e6e0125.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1991_zps9896a965.jpg
watched some basketball with Sue's son
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1996_zpsd4f67e05.jpg
and had a yummy dinner!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_1999_zpsaaab694f.jpg

Happy Christmas Mum!
Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 7, 2014, 10:03 pm
Hi Mum,

Back at the beach today!  B)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2007_zpsffade4f9.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 10, 2014, 2:39 am
Hi Mum,

Lovely day here today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2030_zps86ae9f54.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2026_zps7af09b11.jpg
Lots of boats out today.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 10, 2014, 2:48 am
Hey Mum,

Getting some sun today....I didn't forget the sunblock!  B)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2038_zps436abe80.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 10, 2014, 2:56 am
Hi Mum,

We have been down the beach today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2040_zps7b1f09ec.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2042_zps6969a6c8.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2043_zps5efe093b.jpg

Coning back from the beach we saw where someone had cut up a shark and just left it on the grass  :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2045_zpsaf72a448.jpg

Getting ready for the party tonight!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2039_zps03e439d7.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2051_zpsa6ecd409.jpg
Mmmmmmm....which one will I have??  :)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2052_zpsedfef692.jpg
some light refreshment.. :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2056_zpsfbfc53cb.jpg

HAPPY NEW YEAR MUM!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2074_zps3d4f36cb.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2073_zps100c9057.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2079_zps1373d64b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2065_zps2ee6e70a.jpg
waiting for the fireworks....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2108_zps4b7eee02.jpg
Ohhhhhhhh.........

Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 14, 2014, 11:54 pm
Sleeping in this morning Mum.....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2116_zps7c125f72.jpg

Tiredly yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 14, 2014, 11:58 pm
Hi Mum,

Maybe I could go for a sail one day??  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2117_zps1b619925.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2119_zps66baa332.jpg
quite a nice day....home day today....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2125_zps3fd38917.jpg
we are off to pick plums!! Yum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 9:58 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are walking in the Rip to River walk...it is 10km!!!! :o  We walk along the beach when it is low tide.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2130_zpsbcb3fa45.jpg
Ready to go! It is cold and windy and raining on and off!  :( I think I should still be in my bed!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2133_zpsf2491036.jpg
I think we are slow and down the back!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2138_zpse45161fd.jpg
the weather is improving a little now

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 9:59 pm
Hey Mum,

We made it!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2142_zpsb63f5f89.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:01 pm
Hey Mum,

We got a ride back to Point Lonsdale, had a coffee and then walked back to the car...the weather is packing up again now!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2147_zpse5e48a70.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:26 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are back at Point Lonsdale to get some photo's of the light house for Sue's husband to do a painting from.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2166_zpsc2a68179.jpg
It is very windy here today!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2169_zpsc9c90ac9.jpg
the light house from the bay side
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2172_zpsfee50cda.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2180_zps6192889c.jpg
and from the ocean side....the old bunker was used in WW2 so the army could keep a watch on the ships that came into Port Phillip Bay.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:27 pm
Hey Mum,

Today we said goodbye to Squab, he is heading off home to prepare for his next adventure!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/New%20%20Year/SAM_2186_zpsc3c45145.jpg

Happy travels Squab!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:29 pm
Hey Mum,

Can you see me?
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2204_zpsc68aed53.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2203_zpsc1b546d4.jpg

Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:33 pm
Hi Mum,

It is a very windy day here today...you could almost surf!! :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2199_zps174f12db.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:36 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we had a little walk through the bush at the end of the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2213_zps1e54ae07.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2216_zps008ac047.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2214_zps78145150.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2219_zpsc2664083.jpg
and headed back home along the beach.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxoxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:44 pm
Hi Mum,

We found these berries when we set off for a walk today
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2225_zps1f886c26.jpg
I didn't taste them because I didn't know what they were...they might have made me sick!! :(
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2227_zpsa740a67e.jpg
the bay is calmer today but there is a lot of weed washed up on the beach from the bad weather
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2229_zps786fcb14.jpg
we found a crab shell
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2231_zps58121318.jpg
and a bigger one!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:47 pm
Hi Mum,

We have spent some time at the beach this afternoon
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2240_zps43857d7f.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2241_zps1ee4fa66.jpg
I had to take my scarf off Mum as I was a bit hot today!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2244_zps826cf188.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:50 pm
Hi Mum,

Our last time at the beach for now...we head back to Gisborne today..
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2257_zps8c478378.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2258_zps7cf3db3e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2260_zpsad654b53.jpg
Tupai had a swim
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2263_zps65a7f87a.jpg
and off we go
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2266_zps394ff10f.jpg
it is very dry now
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2267_zps2fd7cee1.jpg
long road to nowhere Mum!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2269_zps5a0aef9d.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 10:57 pm
Hi Mum,

Guess what is happening today???? Summer!!!! We are expecting 42deg C here today!!! :o  Phew!! So I thought I would have a little time in the pool before it got too hot!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2279_zpsb058a1b6.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2283_zps8894431d.jpg

Very nice!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 15, 2014, 11:15 pm
Hi Mum,

Tonight we visited the house of Sue's friend for a sit and sew......lucky she had air con...it was another very hot day
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2289_zpsf631f668.jpg
the fuzzy bits are me Mum!! Tee hee!! The Sue discovered a special way of taking photos on the camera
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2294_zpseda76c20.jpg
now you can see me and the kangaroo in the back yard!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 24, 2014, 10:27 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are off to New Zealand...the land of the long white cloud...Aotearoa....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2304_zpsdbce24b6.jpg

Flyingly yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 24, 2014, 10:28 pm
Hi Mum,

here is the view from the plane....  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2306_zps1203f2df.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2309_zpsef300cfa.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 24, 2014, 10:30 pm
Hi Mum.

Kia Ora.....I have arrived....
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2313_zpsaf2259da.jpg
But I thought I was going to New Zealand not Middle Earth????

Confusedly yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 8:33 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are going to a BBQ then to have a little look around
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2316_zps0fc00631.jpg
Hey Mum, think I will skip the BBQ and just have dessert!!!! Yum!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2318_zps6592dfb3.jpg
Here I am on the top of Mount Wellington...one of the many extinct volcanoes around Auckland
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2321_zpsbaec94d6.jpg
the city centre is behind me....you can see the sky tower faintly in the background
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2322_zps5395b1f9.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2324_zpsd0815c6f.jpg
The water is the Waitamata Harbour and the island you can see is Rangitoto Island which Sue thought was another extinct volcano, but current thinking is that it is dormant!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2326_zpscd83bd0f.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2328_zpsbd9e030c.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2330_zpsac857425.jpg
now we are going to scramble down the sheep trail!  :o

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 8:36 pm
Hey Mum,

Sue's friend left out the Christmas decorations so we could have a look!!  :D


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2358_zps55d2d8b8.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2360_zpsb9db6a37.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2361_zps3bb4f64b.jpg
I had a snooze with snoring Santa!! Tee hee!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2362_zps676f94b9.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2365_zps7bd2a310.jpg

A distant relation Mum???  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2366_zps927befb7.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2367_zpsfd431466.jpg

I fit right in here Mum!!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 8:38 pm
Hi Mum,

We found some interesting fruits in the garden...but we don't know what they are or if you can eat them??

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2385_zps38cf0283.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2388_zpsf07d24a2.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2389_zps7228e2b8.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 8:42 pm
Hi Mum,

We are driving to the sout of Auckland and have arrived at Paeroa....this town is world famous in New Zealand for their mineral drink...originally it was mineral water from the ground plus lemon juice.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2390_zpsb63f600e.jpg

Lots of people stop here for a photo with the big bottle.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2392_zps1c00c6a1.jpg

Oops...we are sliding off!!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2393_zpse79bab48.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2396_zps71743d29.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2397_zpscf185994.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2400_zpscd14c8a4.jpg

Off on our travels now Mum

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 8:50 pm
Hi Mum,

Our next stop is Waihi an old gold mining town...the mines were reopened recently and more gold has been extracted....the current mine is an open caste mine
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2402_zps7a84e49b.jpg
the old pump house

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2404_zpsa9c5cb57.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2406_zps037d014f.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2408_zps0c96efa6.jpg

It is a long, long, long way down to the bottom Mum!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/NZ/SAM_2411_zpsb014bccc.jpg

I met one of the locals Mum!!  :D

Love and ugs
MooseS
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 11:16 pm
Hi Mum,

We have driven from Waihi out to the coast, about 15 minutes, to have a look at the surf beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2425_zpsc287e886.jpg

this beach goes for ever Mum....well nearly!! :D You can walk to that headland way in the distance...that is called Bowentown and Sue has camped there before.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2421_zps9ce26e28.jpg

Low tide Mum  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2424_zps4de0038c.jpg

Sue had a little paddle, she said the water was warmish...not sure about that!! :rolleyes:

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2422_zpsd8db49a5.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 11:25 pm
Hi Mum,

We have come to the beach this morning to have a walk and to have a picnic lunch but the weather is not nice! We heard on the news there is a tropical cyclone coming  down from the Pacific....it is now a tropical low but it means very wet and windy weather!!  :(

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2435_zps07ccbf9b.jpg

I saw some Pipis on the beach...they were empty! Sue used to have holidays at this beach in the summer, when she was young, and she used to wriggle her toes in the sand and find the pipis, sometimes she found crabs too!! Not so fun having them on your toes!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2439_zps99a438f2.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2438_zps5609613f.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2443_zpsa441d9c9.jpg

Off to the car for our picnic lunch...the rain is coming!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Jan 26, 2014, 11:32 pm
Hi Mum,

we had a walk after dinner to Ferguson Park... a huge park down on the harbour beach

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2433_zpsc96177b1.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 1, 2014, 12:29 am
Hi Mum,

Back down to Ferguson Park this evening for another walk, it has been windy and raining on and off today,
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2453_zps9d689c6d.jpg
we saw a man out fishing
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2452_zps2a3353a1.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2455_zps319e22cb.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2457_zps614f9a0a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2459_zps2f337048.jpg
behind me is Mount Maunganui....also known as Mauao....it is an extinct volcano at the end of the surf beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2462_zpsa07ffa27.jpg
and over that was is the port of Tauranga where all the hugs ships and cruise boats come in!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 1, 2014, 1:18 am
Hey Mum! Guess what we are doing today???  We are walking around an dormant volcano!!! :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2464_zps67588a7d.jpg

Here we go
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2466_zps8e0be54b.jpg
we are walking around Mount Maunganui ....lots of people use the walking track around the Mount as their daily exercise place, sometimes it is very busy
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2469_zpsab2c6495.jpg
this is Pilot Bay, the harbour side of the Mount, and the port behind
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2471_zps3b561ecb.jpg
and a ship coming in
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2475_zps44099629.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2478_zpsc73056bd.jpg
this is the entrance to the harbour
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2480_zps91b9c2db.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2483_zps4288b9dc.jpg
out there Mum is the Pacific Ocean
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2486_zpsd6844dc7.jpg
heading around to the surf beach now
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2488_zps1f1eac4f.jpg
this beach is all shells
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2489_zpsdf24e4bb.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2492_zps64fdea83.jpg
around to the surf beach now
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2496_zps70b320cb.jpg
and here is Mount Maunganui from where we parked the car......you can scramble to the top is you are feeling very fit!!!

On the way home we saw the camper
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2497_zpsb68180b0.jpg
we sure are in New Zealand!!  ;)

And over the road we had a look at a Maori canoe that is used for ceremonial occasions
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2500_zps5c791edf.jpg

then some carvings
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2504_zpse4948365.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2507_zps96cdbbea.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2505_zpsb08676d6.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2502_zpsb7bd84a1.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2506_zps4904493b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2508_zps876a5702.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2509_zps99cc9985.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2510_zps90477cf4.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2515_zps4da6fdac.jpg

Off home for a rest now Mum it has been a busy morning

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 3, 2014, 8:26 am
Hi Mum,

Today we had a look at an old Maori  Pa down the road...this used to be a horse paddock,, but the owners have left it to the city and it has been declared a historical site
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2517_zps7701ea39.jpg
there are some Maori carvings at the gate
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2521_zpsc4ecf47e.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2522_zps17578b02.jpg

the rise in the ground shows where the fortifications used to be.

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 3, 2014, 8:33 am
Hi Mum,

We are on our way to Auckland to the airport but are passing orchards of avocado's and kiwifruit.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2524_zpscd3a7bcc.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2526_zps50b85263.jpg
avocado trees on the left
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2527_zpscbc291dd.jpg
not sure what this one was Mum!!  ;) kiwifruit in the background on the left
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2529_zps6c17ee12.jpg
more avocado trees
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2530_zps3109d1b5.jpg
kiwifruit vines
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2543_zpsa9e30610.jpg
nearly at the airport now Mum,

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 6, 2014, 7:24 am
Hey Mum,

We are now on the plane and heading back to Australia
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2547_zpsb094892f.jpg

No, sorry we are at the airport!!  :p
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2550_zps0a4c681c.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2551_zpsc7685307.jpg

I wonder which way is home?

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2554_zps5ec05f19.jpg
Getting ready to take off

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2561_zps34afb93a.jpg

Ordinary photo huh Mum!!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2565_zps7da3331a.jpg

Toy voyagers travelling pouch!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2563_zps9b5195ad.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2566_zpsa09f8db6.jpg
We are over Australia now!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2568_zps90d193fe.jpg
Coming into land!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2571_zpse91d2f6a.jpg

almost there...yes we have landed!!


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Feb 6, 2014, 7:45 am
Hi Mum,

Today we welcomed two new voyagers here
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2573_zps9b61f0da.jpg

they are GustavHH and Dutchy

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 6, 2014, 7:48 am
Hey Mum,

Today we have been for a walk in the park
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2593_zpse208f3c3.jpg
setting off from near the footie oval
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2598_zps9e315332.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2601_zps8a502d5f.jpg
through the old oak tree walk
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2605_zps0a8d7867.jpg
of course Tupai had a swim  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2616_zps55c2dd46.jpg
and back at home we said goodbye to Little Squirt as he is off on his travels!!

Happily yours
MoosesS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 7, 2014, 9:04 pm
Hi Mum,

We are off to the beach for the weekend
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2663_zps9e5394d4.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2657_zpse4925e7c.jpg

we went to the beach late in the afternoon but it was still hot!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2658_zpscd56234b.jpg

I had a look in a rock pool and then went swimming!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2649_zpsf4e34493.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2648_zps745e706e.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2647_zpscc446324.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2635_zps8573135a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2637_zps1869bd7a.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2636_zpsa8d40119.jpg
I like it here Mum! Very relaxing!!

Happily yours MooseS
xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 10:40 pm
Hello Mum!!  :D

Today we have been for a walk along the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2667_zps9b80e167.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2668_zps1429c8ec.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2675_zps93d7f394.jpg

Beautiful day Mum!!  B)
Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 10:47 pm
Hey Mum,

We went back down the beach in the afternoon
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2676_zpsbdf76c2f.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2677_zps7964b810.jpg

Love you Mum!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2682_zpseef151fd.jpg

Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 11:00 pm
Hey Mum,

We are at a sewing night at a friends house....look who we found!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2722_zps2c456f4a.jpg

interesting hair!!  :D

But checkout supper!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2721_zpsa004742c.jpg

YUM!!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 11:08 pm
Hi Mum,

We are off to St Leonard's for the weekend

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2730_zps71ac45ba.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 11:11 pm
Hi Mum,

It is a very hot afternoon so we are down the beach

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2731_zpsb552eb4d.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2732_zpsace3e47e.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2737_zps23122db2.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2738_zps41f799e4.jpg

Time to head home for dinner Mum!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2742_zps874daa63.jpg

YUM!! Ready to eat!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2743_zps21d9e66e.jpg

Very happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 14, 2014, 11:25 pm
Hi Mum,

This morning we took the chow chow for a walk along the beach it is another very hot day coming

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2754_zpsf457a8a1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2767_zps088781b1.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2768_zps3b3fa472.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2769_zps2d6e014b.jpg

we watched a little of the opening of the Winter Games
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2760_zpsea355999.jpg

but then had frightening news that there were fires all around in Victoria and some near Sue's home
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2761_zps7f588427.jpg

luckily the wind changed and the fires moved in a different direction, the closest to the house was 5km away.

Not very happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 22, 2014, 6:44 am
Hey Mum,

Today we have driven over to have a look at the pier and the light houses,
it is a nice morning but looks like it will get hot later.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2772_zpsad6e18bd.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2776_zpsdd960224.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2780_zps7b509845.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2786_zps087edcd8.jpg
we just missed seeing the Tasmania ferry going out to the sea Mum!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2792_zps11ed0a99.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2797_zps228a58d4.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2800_zps15ad50de.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2803_zpscfa61806.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2812_zps249452ae.jpg
bit windy here today Mum!  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2818_zps41f1b49a.jpg
nice old houses here in Queenscliff.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2817_zpsa4a7c1ae.jpg
The old fort which is still used by the Army so we can't go inside for a look.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2823_zpse05d44e4.jpg
this is the beach that goes from Queenscliff to Point Lonsdale
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2830_zps983cc7b4.jpg
Quite nice here Mum!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2829_zps6d17f311.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2837_zps3eabff7e.jpg
We have to head off home now Mum, time for lunch!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 22, 2014, 7:04 am
Hi Mum,

Today we awoke to a very smoky day, the smoke from the bush fires has come across the bay to us
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2839_zpscf161f95.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2845_zps8ab01302.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2848_zps8ad3bac0.jpg

we still took Tupai for a walk to the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2849_zps95db0d53.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2850_zps0eee11b5.jpg

heading home to Gisborne now Mum, stilt very smoky
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/Weekend/SAM_2853_zpscfcc6b6c.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Feb 22, 2014, 8:06 am
Hi Mum,

The sunrise looks different today because of all the smoke
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2860_zpse7168ca9.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 22, 2014, 8:13 am
Hi Mum,

Today the cockatoos came in for breakfast, they only get fed now and then otherwise they start to eat the door and window frames! They are very destructive!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2872_zps7b4e25fd.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 27, 2014, 7:18 am
Hi Mum,

Today we had a quick look at the market in the city, we had time between appointments. It wasn't a full market today but there was plenty to look at!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2890_zpsb609f4ec.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2892_zps6c78f3b1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2897_zpsf1e19932.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2898_zps6164304e.jpg

Interesting use for pallets Mum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 27, 2014, 7:43 am
Hey Mum,

Today is the bloggers meet up at Ballan, so there is lots of chatting and laughing and a little bit of sewing going on!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070693_zpse167d70f.jpg
I found some nice people to chat to too!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070704_zps235af889.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/P1070698_zps24b29901.jpg

loads of fabric here Mum!!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Feb 27, 2014, 7:48 am
Hi Mum,

Sewing day at home today

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2924_zps9b6fbba5.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 3, 2014, 5:55 am
Hi Mum,

We are back at the beach for the weekend!  B)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2931_zpsb1034822.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2934_zpsd2994bdb.jpg

we found a sand castle just my size!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2939_zps5fb11b77.jpg

Tupai went in for a paddle!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 3, 2014, 6:09 am
Hi Mum,

We saw a pelican and some other sea birds when we took Tupai for a walk this morning
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2951_zps6e557078.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2955_zpsdb994975.jpg
and guess who is swimming even though it is cloudy!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2949_zps0587aabe.jpg
Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 3, 2014, 6:14 am
Hi Mum,

Today we sat out in the sun for a while, there were lots of aeroplanes flying around
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2960_zpsa6d9b8d5.jpg

but when it got a bit too hot we went inside to help with sewing!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2961_zps30004195.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 3, 2014, 6:20 am
Hi Mum,

It was our last walk on the beach this morning, we go home this afternoon to Gisborne
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2980_zpsfc6431e0.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2977_zps58c0aa87.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2979_zps02ada1b8.jpg
GustavHH was telling jokes!!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2978_zps1fa39fbe.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2985_zpsf2a4b240.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2987_zps2e77f3a8.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_2992_zpsa8151073.jpg
It has been very relaxing sitting here Mum!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 5, 2014, 11:01 pm
Hi Mum,
How are you?
All good here...in fact we have just welcomed a new TV
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3004_zps3eefb33a.jpg
this is Chalon, we all made him welcome!
In the evening we went to sewing group and had a wonderful supper!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3013_zps6b69e4d0.jpg
Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 16, 2014, 6:46 am
Hi Mum,

Off we go on adventures once again!!  B)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3016_zpsb94fa60d.jpg

Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 16, 2014, 6:52 am
Hi Mum,

It is hard to tell in these photos, but now I am in New Zealand!! Only at the airport and not much chance for a photo as the  plane from Melbourne was late and we had to scamper to get to the connecting flight!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3018_zps1f67a6a7.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3024_zps31b26c5b.jpg

There is an Auckland Airport sign out there somewhere!!!  :(

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 16, 2014, 7:07 am
Hey Mum,

We are here & boy it is hot!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3027_zps9b301eb7.jpg

We have come to do some grocery shopping (boring) but need food!! This is a Samoan Cultural Village at the back of the Tourist Information centre.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3035_zps312db23d.jpg
this is an out rigger canoe, we think is used for fishing!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3029_zps29433428.jpg
and this building is called a fale - they are all over the island, this one is used for cooking.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3040_zps19e93682.jpg
I am a long way from home here Mum...Finland doesn't even feature on the signs!!!  :(  Ah well!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3042_zps13ea6085.jpg
In the afternoon we went to the swimming pool and had a relaxing time!

Later we had a beer!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3050_zps6905349b.jpg
the best in this hot weather Mum!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 22, 2014, 1:31 am
Hi Mum,

Another hot day here but it has rained heavily all day - but that didn't stop me from having a look outside and later going to the pool.  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3074_zpsd77a0462.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3077_zps0e34ca5b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3085_zps0227ffe0.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3087_zpsc781ee57.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3090_zpsdb823b63.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3080_zps35ab3dc9.jpg

Late in the day the rain stopped for a while. Now I know what the rainy season means Mum!!  ;)

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 23, 2014, 10:19 pm
Hi Mum,

Today we are driving around the island to have a look, our first stop is this pool, there are some big fish swimming around in here and the pool goes in under the cave, it is very overcast and rainy today.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3113_zpsac4059a5.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3127_zps632fd989.jpg

these are the fales where people can sit out of the sun and have their lunch!  B)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3123_zps591f6014.jpg

and this is the coast line behind the pool!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 23, 2014, 10:52 pm
Hi Mum,

On our way we stopped to have a look at this waterfall
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3132_zps923c1202.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx


fleursmum


Posted Mar 23, 2014, 10:54 pm
Hi Mum,

Our next stop was at this waterfall, we had to walk through some grass, across a creek, along a path through long grass and then we came out to this

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3136_zps9e3719b3.jpg

very nice!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 24, 2014, 6:42 am
Hi Mum,

Guess what we saw next Mum?? Yes another waterfall!!!  :p

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3148_zps63e14bfb.jpg


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3158_zps4d7b7783.jpg



And then we had a look at the Bahai'i Temple
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3162_zpse389c374.jpg

this is an inter denominational church, where they have readings from each of the different faiths, it is surrounded by lovely gardens
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3165_zps5d1be196.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3171_zpsb3d212fc.jpg
this nice flower was in the garden!

off to bed now Mum we have had a busy day!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3175_zpscab27641.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Mar 29, 2014, 1:41 am
Hi Mum,

Today we have visited Robert Louie Stevenson's house - he lived here for 5 years and wrote 13 novels, this house was sold to a German business man after Robert Louis Stevenson died, then to the Australian High Commission...it was renovated several years ago and now is a museum,=.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3183_zps7b26d796.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3179_zpsec356740.jpg
this sculpture is of the last cannibal king of Samoa!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3189_zps091d1855.jpg
here we are by the gardens
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3188_zps229d4144.jpg

After the museum we drove a bit around the island, and saw the turtle pool
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3205_zpsa1a70356.jpg
I hope this turtle didn't think I was food!!  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3217_zpsaa4d326b.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3238_zpsbb873b88.jpg
this was where we stopped for lunch Mum, it is nice here!  B)

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx

fleursmum


Posted Mar 30, 2014, 8:22 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are back at the Cultural Village at the back of the Information Centre in Apia. Today there is a kind of show on to tell us all about life in Samoa.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3257_zpsb1944a04.jpg
Here the taro is being scraped to get the skin off before cooking
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3271_zpsced6242a.jpg
this is the umu or fire pit, the wood logs have been taken off leaving the hot rocks underneath, leaves are out on the rocks and the food on that then the food is covered with more leaves and it all steams.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3266_zps56c447d1.jpg
here the men are preparing taro leaves, which they make into a cup shape, then they pour in coconut milk, wrap it in another leaf and it is ready to go in the fire!
Can you see the men's tattoos Mum? They get these as a right of passage into man hood, they are done by other men in the village, take many hours and are extremely painful, it is shameful to the family if the man does not get all the tattooing done.  :o
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3290_zps92dd7005.jpg
these ladies are making tapa cloth, they start with a thin piece of bark from a special tree and rub it with a stone and water, it is amazing how much it expands...then they dry it and paint of stamp it with wooden carved blocks. Very nice.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3302_zpsc3b188c9.jpg
Here is a finished one Mum!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3307_zps4fc3ec6e.jpg
Dutchy and I are going to share lunch Mum!! Boy it is very hot here in the sunshine today!! We have tuna fish cooked in the umu along with sliced  taro that tastes like bread and the taro leaves cooked in the coconut milk and that tastes like spinach!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3314_zpsd00f0e53.jpg

This is part of the farewell dance Mum, really nice, but I will be happy to get out of the sun now!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 30, 2014, 9:25 am
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3322_zpsb5a33a35.jpg

Not much happening to day Mum so we thought we would try out Sue's headband from yesterday!!  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 30, 2014, 9:43 am
Hi Mum,

This morning we have been fabric shopping so Sue can make a quilt one day
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3332_zps705d4e3c.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3331_zps642bc176.jpg
Back at the Information Centre waiting for the hotel shuttle
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3337_zps8bd7f3cc.jpg
the big fale
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3340_zps98eaba5a.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3345_zps4aa554ca.jpg
some nice flowers for you Mum!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum001/SAM_3351_zpsb659cbea.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 31, 2014, 9:16 am
Hi Mum,

Someone forgot a photo from yesterday so we will start with that!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3366_zps05b456dc.jpg
refreshment on a hot day!!
But now Mum we are on the plane as the sun is rising!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3378_zps8cd119f5.jpg

it is 4.30am Mum!!!!!  :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3389_zpsfe05b2fa.jpg
on our way back we passed over the island of Fiji - but sadly it dowsn't show up very well in the photo!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3392_zps0bb0e242.jpg
Now Mum we are approaching the coast at Sydney!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3395_zpsc87de0ee.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3396_zps63f9a278.jpg
and here Mum I am back in Melbourne
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3401_zps77205a75.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Mar 31, 2014, 9:32 am
Hi Mum,

Today I had a little look at your blog to see what you are up to!!  :)


http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3412_zps3a44f243.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3413_zpsc6039e15.jpg
Can you see Kevin's drawing you did Mum, it lives next to the computer.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3414_zpsca8de144.jpg
Yum!!!!
Enjoying your 365 days of coffee Mum!!  :p

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 8, 2014, 8:59 am
Hi Mum,

Toiday we helped Dutchy achieve a life mission. We had a lot of fun although I landed on my head a few times!!!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3417_zps10f346a5.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3439_zpsce1235c2.jpg

Yippee!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3452_zps4c5a7eb4.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3445_zps0cab245a.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3456_zpsd2322105.jpg

AAhh!!! Head first Mum!!!!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3457_zpsa2c24302.jpg

But a safe landing!! Phew!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3453_zpsd36981bd.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3458_zps0a22118f.jpg

Yahoo!!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3474_zps5b39d614.jpg

We all survived ok Mum!


The as it was a nice day we had a look around outside
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3476_zps1d8971c8.jpg

Some naked ladies Mum!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3484_zpsf2627167.jpg

Still very dry here Mum

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum002/SAM_3491_zps176dc489.jpg

Home away from home!!  :D

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 11, 2014, 9:20 am
Hi Mum,

We are back at the beach for the weekend - the weather isn't so good this time but we still had a walk to the beach
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3500_zps296a98ea.jpg

and Tupai had a swim!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3501_zps8b41ce61.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 11, 2014, 10:41 am
Hi Mum,

Back to the beach again today - there is a little more sun today.  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3514_zpsd6381da3.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 11, 2014, 10:43 am
Hi Mum,

A much calmer day today Mum!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3516_zps961e6392.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3522_zps5c455d73.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3523_zpse283a9d7.jpg

Tupai has found an interesting smell!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3524_zpsb4ec03e3.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3525_zpsb1ead5df.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3526_zpsadf5d487.jpg

Oh, that was a bit close!!    :thinking:

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 11, 2014, 11:03 am
Hi Mum,

It is a foggy morning this morning!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum003/SAM_3535_zps7a11b449.jpg

Foggily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 11, 2014, 11:25 am
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3541_zps0435e08d.jpg

Another foggy morning today Mum!!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 7:31 am
Hi Mum,

Back at the beach for the weekend, good weather today!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3548_zpsb3cd098a.jpg
Someone is setting up for a wedding at the Yacht Club, the candles willlook great near the water tonight!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3552_zps789d5a75.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3553_zps4a6ad533.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3554_zpsce7d05ad.jpg

And guess who is swimming once again????  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3555_zps856a9185.jpg


Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 7:43 am
Hey Mum,

Another great day at the beach.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3559_zps904a52f8.jpg

Some interesting things to look at! Didn't want to smell them though!!  :(

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3566_zpsd0ae935e.jpg

We take a good group photo don't we Mum!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3575_zps66083213.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 7:56 am
Hi Mum,

Our last walk on the beach for this visit

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3584_zpscab02a8b.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3588_zpsb79d7f7e.jpg

a heart shaped sand bar just for you Mum  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum004/SAM_3593_zps66fbf45c.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:17 am
Hi Mum,

Would you believe we are back at St Leonard's Mum!!! But this time we are with a friend of Sue's and she has her little dog along and he thinks we are for EATING!!!!!  :o So we are all hiding in the travel bag.
We did come out to help with dinner
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3646_zps8cb3ce87.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3649_zpsb37d81cb.jpg

But them someone forgot to take a photo before we ate!! It was good though Mum, I enjoy spaghetti!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:31 am
Hi Mum,

Today we are near the city of Geelong to have a look at an antiques centre,
here is our lunch waiter!  ;)
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3663_zps74f86ac1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3664_zpsc37cca08.jpg

and lunch!! Yum!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3665_zpsef2a56ac.jpg

It is a big place here Mum and there is lots to see!!

Love and hugs
Mooses
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:36 am
Hi Mum,

we are spending the night here before heading back to Gisborne tomorrow, can you see me??

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3667_zpsa6ec4878.jpg

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:47 am
Hi mum,

Today Sue is at a sewing day - Dutchy and I had a look at the snacks and have claimed these for ourselves!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/SAM_3677_zpsf3299c89.jpg

and lunch looks  like it will be good too!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum005/SAM_3682_zpsfa6d7ae3.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 17, 2014, 8:25 am
Hi Mum,

It is a beautiful day today so we are helping in the garden!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum006/SAM_3697_zps2eea3cc0.jpg

Dutchy tried on the gardening gloves, but they are a little too big!!  ;)

Later in the evening we had a snack with Chalon because he is going to try and achieve a life mission and sleep out in a tree tonight!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum006/SAM_3721_zps795107b8.jpg

I went out and tucked him in and wished him a good night!!

He is a brave TV!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 17, 2014, 8:38 am
Hi Mum,

Well Chalon  did really well.

We went out this morning to see how he went and he was awake and had been up but had gone back to bed as it was a bit cold! We had abig chat about his night out in the tree!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum006/SAM_3730_zpsf259e9b5.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum006/SAM_3731_zps261eb7ec.jpg

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You can see there is a little frost this morning!

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HELLO MUM!!



Later we took Tupai for a walk to the park
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum006/SAM_3741_zps052035f5.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted Apr 21, 2014, 3:37 am
Hi Mum,

HAPPY EASTER!

We had an Easter egg hunt in the garden this morning and found  lots of eggs, we had to make sure we got them before Tupai did!!  ;)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3776_zpsc123eac3.jpg
we thought we found where Easter Bunny had been - he must have caught his tail in the bush!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3778_zps5e00e049.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3784_zps04a0af67.jpg

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3774_zpsfa126290.jpg

Happy Easter Mum! We have lots of goodies to munch on!!

Later this morning we went to the park, it is very windy today so lots of leaves have blown down
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3764_zps83e6f031.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum007/SAM_3767_zpse993ebe0.jpg

some nice bottle brush flowers

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we had to be careful in the park as the wind is blowing down loads of acorns and they hurt when they hit you on the head!!!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 4, 2014, 3:38 am
Hi Mum,

We have been in the city for the ANZAC Day march - a day when we remember the people who have been in war, especially those who landed at Gallipoli 99 years ago. No march photos because it was very crowded, but later we had a little look around part of the city.
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3865_zps0166e16b.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3871_zpse1862a11.jpg

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3880_zps7cc74f8c.jpg

I am getting organised to head back home very soon Mum!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 4, 2014, 4:08 am
Hi Mum,

We are visiting a friend of Sue's today and have had a walk down the street - is a lovely day today!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3888_zpsd7f854f5.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3891_zps0c8740ac.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3893_zps71c5cd06.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3898_zps0817c7eb.jpg

These paintings are on the side of the footpath

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3899_zpsce3e54fc.jpg

on the way back we found an old horse trough. No horse though!!

Love and hugs
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 4, 2014, 4:19 am
Hi Mum,

This afternoon we are closer to the city and we are at a Japanese Restaurant called Wabi Sabi and we are learning origami!!  :o

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3901_zps5d5bf41a.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3903_zps9073e00f.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3904_zps0567e822.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 4, 2014, 4:26 am
Hi Mum,

It is cold and frosty here this morning!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum008/SAM_3924_zpsbc44028a.jpg

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 6, 2014, 3:25 am
Hi Mum,

Today Sus's husband heard on the radio that is was SNOWING up at Hanging Rock which is about 25 minutes drive from here, so we leapt in the car and headed off up the freeway. Sadly when we got there it was spitting rain but no snow..someone was  :(, she wanted to see snow!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum009/SAM_3974_zps338b4c65.jpg

anyway this is Hanging Rock a collection of very strange rock formations. A movie was based here many years ago called Picnic at hanging Rock. When you walk around here you cansee how people could get lost. We didn't go to the rock as there was a Classic Car show on and many, many people!
We drove back over Mount Macedon
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum009/SAM_3980_zpsc0578bd5.jpg

and later went down the back of the block with Tupai and found these

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum009/SAM_3988_zps867b82fb.jpg

I think the fairies have been here,  Mum, or maybe the pixies???

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
fleursmum


Posted May 6, 2014, 4:07 am
Hi Mum,

Today has turned out to be VERY exciting!!! We went down the road to the shops and I thought we were going to the supermarket, but No, we went in to the TOY SHOP next door and guess what??? I have achieved a LIFE MISSION I was so excited Mum!!!!!! Have a look at what I saw!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4005_zps6d4088ca.jpg

we all tried out the skateboard!!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4002_zps3dd0b0fb.jpg

some lovely bunnies - maybe they know Easter Bunny Mum??

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4006_zps64e64738.jpg

bouncing balls

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Sue nearly brought this one home as orang-utans are her favourite!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4001_zpse3617470.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4007_zpsa8a14433.jpg

some nice hair clips...the kind you might make Mum!  :p

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4009_zps35f00bc7.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4008_zps2a729191.jpg

can you see me hiding in the magic kits Mum!!  :D

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4012_zpsd33a4669.jpg

my size dump truck Mum!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4013_zpsde74f2e5.jpg

things to make

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4014_zps5dbb94da.jpg

we found Sue's favourite jigsaw, only it is a wasgij because the picture on the box is not the puzzle!! The puzzle is what the people in the picture can see!! Tricky huh!!

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4015_zps6c82b0d5.jpg

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4018_zpsd69e99c4.jpg

Sue had some of these when she was young!!

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4020_zps8c0c8646.jpg

I met a very cute poodle Mum!!

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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4025_zpsf25ba68f.jpg

and I had a chat to this dinosaur!!!
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum010/SAM_4026_zps5b94128c.jpg

Phew Mum I am so excited and tired I am going home for some lunch now. I am aiming to be packed and in the mail heading home to you, by Thursday!! Will let you know!

Happily yours
MooseS
xxooxx
Reissari


Posted May 14, 2014, 7:11 pm
Home, sweet home!

Today I arrived home after a wonderful wonderful time with Sue  :p

Because my mom loves coffee  ;) I brought some coffee in my bag to her. She is sooooooo happy about the coffee and says thank you, thank you, thank you!!! And she is also happy to see me safe and in good shape (she claims I gained a little...)  :rolleyes:

I will stay at home for some time, I have so many good memories from my trips that I can sit here for months to talk about them! Maybe next year I will travel again...

MooseS
fleursmum


Posted May 15, 2014, 5:27 am
Hi Mum,

Today I gathered my belongings,( not many of those!! ;)) and got ready to head home to see you!!  :D
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4043_zps144366a4.jpg

I said goodbye to the big sheep

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4042_zpsc1ef958d.jpg

and to Cyril and the other big sheep

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4045_zps05208e6d.jpg

had a hug goodbye!  :(

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4046_zps3d0472ee.jpg

said goodbye to all the orangutans - there are lots here Mum!!  :p

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4041_zps708c8c73.jpg

said goodbye to Tupai - he was pretending to look out the window - he isn't so good at goodbyes!!  ;)

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got settled in my travel box...but hang on I forgot to say goodbye to the other tv's!!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/tupaismum/tupaismum011/SAM_4048_zpsb0eb4c1f.jpg

See you son Mum!!

Love and hugs
From Australia for the last time!  :D

MooseS
xxooxx
Reissari


Posted May 27, 2014, 6:39 pm
Staying at home!  B)

              MooseS
Reissari


Posted Jan 5, 2015, 1:17 pm
Ready to travel again!!!

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Jan 28, 2015, 7:32 pm
I just want to tell this: Today i have traveled to CHINA!!!

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 8, 2015, 2:43 am
Mumbling...
...my lollipops are melting I can feel that..
goomymia


Posted Feb 8, 2015, 12:11 pm
I finally arrived at my host's home.
As a surprise many voyager friends came to welcome me.
I was so excited and almost forgot the gifts I brought to them.
Thankfully the lollipops were still fine.

Hi mum please don't worry about me, I already made new friends here.
I'm gonna have an amazing journey in Beijing!

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 10, 2015, 2:03 pm
-Sorry but where are we going MooseS?
-I'm not sure, let's just take a stroll around here.
-Humm...
-Look at that!
-Wow a puppy.
...
-I reckon we could take a photo here, this map looks very important.

-Haha, gotcha!


Dear mum, I had a wonderful day with my new friend Eliott,
he is from Weymouth, England.
And we took a picture with the metro map of Beijing.
We both think we will use that map soon.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 11, 2015, 5:22 am
After we came back I found there was a new voyager at home.
Aha, he is a little bear from Germany, his name is Anton.

It was so much fun to chat with him.
goomymia


Posted Feb 14, 2015, 2:24 pm
Haha I knew the metro map would be very useful someday.
We were about to explore Tiananmen today.
Checking the map carefully I found there is a stop named Tianmen West station on line 1.
With no doubt, we got to that station in about 18 mins.
I walked through exit C and there was an entrance to the National Center for the Performing Arts!
A short visit would be
nice.
goomymia


Posted Feb 14, 2015, 2:36 pm
Here I got to the hall of NCPA National Center for the Performing Arts.
That is not short I even can't type the whole name into the 'Place'.
Mia told us we are about to meet Amy who will join us for today.
But 20 mins' ve passsed, we still haven't seen her yet.
We found a place to have a seat and play some games to kill time.
Honesly it was quite boring. So we finally decided to take a look at the National Theater.

Dear mum, did you see the building behind me?
Haha it looks like an egg, doesn't it?
The truth is there is no different between each sides of the building,
any direction we take photos it would looks like the same egg.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 14, 2015, 2:53 pm
Hi mum, we are sitting in front of the Great Hall of the People.
I've heard we can always see that building on CCTV News 7:00pm every day night.
It's a place where holds important meetings inside.
All the leaders from other countries would come here if they visit China.
The nearest visit from Finland might be our president Sauli Niinisto on April 8, 2013.

Here we come!
MooseS

goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 1:41 am
Keeping moving, we saw a traditional architecture called Zhengyangmen.
It used to be a gate in Beijing's historic city wall and was built in 1419 Ming Dynasty.
The 'mén' here means gate in chinese. We will move closer to have a look at it later.
The building which looks like a box in the second photo is Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
Mia said it used to be a gate of the Forbidden City at that location long times ago.

goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 1:50 am
Did you see the Zhengyangmen over there?
Walked along  a long underpass we finally arrived at the Tiananmen Square.
If we walk through Zhengyangmen  to south we will be on the Qianmen Street.
That street is a quite famous commercial street in history, it still is right now.
Turn to north and west we can see the monument to the people's heroes and Tiananmen.
The last photo is
National Museum.
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 1:58 am
Dear mum, something isn't going that well today.
We were about to visit the National Museum which has lots of antiques inside.
Our companion Amy realized she forgot her ID at home when we got to the entrance.

That's not good news.
The guard won't let us in without ID card, so we can just change the plan.
At least we captured these dragon heads.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:14 am
Next Station: Tiananmen tower. 
We spent a lot of time to cross the Changan Ave through underpass.
In underpass we needed to wait in line to pass the security check.
Haha but it was worth waiting.
Here I'm standing in
the middle of Beijing.
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:23 am
We can't visit the Natinal Museum today, so we decided to have a look at corner tower.
The first photo is the National Theater we just visited, do you think it looks like a giant metal egg?

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:30 am
Hi mum, I walked along the Changan Ave and then turned right to the Beichangjie.
(jie means street in Chinese)
I saw this gorgeous building at the east side of the street!
The tablet on the wall indicates that this is a very valuable historic site.
Unfortunately I can't visit inside, it looks like a government site not open to the public.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:34 am
I took the bottom photo when I was waiting for the traffic lights.
The white tower behind me is
White Dagoba on Qionghua Island in Beihai Park.
It's a buddhist building which was built to honour the visit of the 5th Dalai Lama in 1651.
Maybe I could move closer to have a look at it next time.
Now we have to keep moving.
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:42 am
Yay! We finally made it to the corner tower!
Mia said it is the northwest corner tower of the Forbidden City.
There are four of them in total. I suggested to take a photo together.
Haha we love that photo!
Here are some info about corner towers:

Quote:
At the four corners of the wall sit towers with intricate roofs boasting 72 ridges, reproducing the Pavilion of Prince Teng and the Yellow Crane Pavilion as they appeared in Song dynasty paintings. These towers are the most visible parts of the palace to commoners outside the walls, and much folklore is attached to them. According to one legend, artisans could not put a corner tower back together after it was dismantled for renovations in the early Qing dynasty, it was only rebuilt after the intervention of carpenter-immortal Lu Ban.

goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:49 am
After the corner tower I went to the northern gate of the Forbidden City.
There is a hill nearby the gate, which is called
Jingshan.
('shan' means mountains)

We could have a birds' eye view to see further of inner Beijing on the top of Jishan.
But we were going to catch a bus to get to the Gulou, so we could climb that hill next time.
Some info about the Gate of Divine Might:

Quote:

Gate of Divine Might is the northern gate of the Forbidden City. It faces Jingshan Park. A tablet above the doorway reads "The Palace Museum" in Chinese.

The Gate was originally named The Black Tortoise Gate, this being the traditional name for the northern gate of a Chinese Imperial Palace. However when the Kangxi Emperor, whose birth name was Xuanye, ascended to the throne, the word Xuán became a sacred taboo. The character "Xuán" also has the meaning of "sacred mystery", which correlates well with the new character "Shén", meaning "divine".


goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 2:53 am
I took a very quick snapshot with a lovely newsstand before we got on the bus.
There were an awful lot of passengers on bus No. 5.
Seriously
I can hardly breath!
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 3:02 am
Oh fresh air!
Getting off the bus I saw a street sign reads Dianmenwai dajie.
Dolly introduced the Gulou to us, she has been here a couple of times already.
The red building is Gulou. It was originally built in the 1270s by the Yuan Dynasty.
Relocated and reconstructed in the 1420s by the Ming Dynasty.

Hi mum, I also took a look at Zhonglou behind Gulou.
It looks smaller than Gulou and the basic color of it is grey. The photo is too bright.
Wow...we went many sightseeing today!

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 3:11 am
Dear mum,
I found myself in a Hutong area. The red sign on the wall indicates here is Dashibei Hutong.There is a Xiaoshibei Hutong nearby. These two hutongs used to be a whole one called Shibei Hutong and they were separated at the beginning of 1900s. The longer one's turned to be Dashibei Hutong since then.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 3:17 am
Hi mum, here we arrived at Shichahai.
'Hai' is the sea in Chinese, but it is actually a big lake consisting of three lakes to the north of the Forbidden City, another historic site on the top of must visit in Beijing list. Mia said she usually go skating here in winter when the lake is frozen. It would be a lot of fun!

I heard my heart break when I saw the lake. It's not frozen yet or it started unfreezing.
Ok it's true that the winter here is quite warm. You see today is up to 12c, spring is coming!

It means green, bees and tons and tons of flowers.
I can actually take more colorful photos, you know winter is a bit pale without snowing.
The second photo is me on Yinding Bridge.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 15, 2015, 3:49 am
That's all my adventures for today.
The sun rush to go home, I think it is time for me to go home too.
Here is a photo I took when I was waiting for the subway.

Dear mum, please don't worry about me.
The weather here is good, although I'm looking farward to snowing.
The food is fantastic, all I need is learning how to use chopsticks.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 16, 2015, 11:56 pm
Happy birthday Eliott!
goomymia


Posted Feb 19, 2015, 4:52 am
I got an invitation. I can visit Simão IV for a couple of days.
How excited! We will celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year together!
You know I didn't meet him before. I know his brother Simão III quite well. 
Dear mum, after I met Simão I should say he is a really nice orangutan!
He showed me around his home. I saw a beautiful brush calligraphy. 

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 19, 2015, 11:35 am
I smelt something nice, and then I found myself at a kitchen.
Simão's grand was preparing for the Chinese New Year Eve's feast!
Scrumptious...I remember I should be a vegetarian but these fish looks
so great!
goomymia


Posted Feb 20, 2015, 6:23 am
Eliott said he saw Prince William on news, then I saw President Sauli Niinistö!
He was talking about the Chinese Lunar New Year...greetings from Finland.
The Spring Festival Gala started at 8:00pm, I sat in front of the telly with my friends.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 20, 2015, 2:40 pm
Dear mum, I saw very beautiful fireworks tonight.
Look how gorgeous they were!
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 11:37 am
Anton woke me up in the morning, it was just 7:00, so early!
I really want to sleep, please just give me 10 more minutes...

What? Who Said Making Dumpling?
Then I got up as fast as I can...ummm...it's still a little dark outside.
...
Honestly I'm only half awake...better to get back to sleep...yawn...
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 11:42 am
OH MY GOD MOOSE...guys you should come and look!
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 11:58 am
I looked outside through the window this morning. It was snowing!
Dear mum, I was really excited and can't wait to build a snowman!
Wow, that's the building where I'm staying at right now, it's higher than I thought.
When I just about to climb a tree Anton called me to play seesaw with him.
I was wondering why I was always on the down side...
Do you think I need to lose weight mum?
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 12:08 pm
We agree Eliott is the heaviest one, he decided to sit in the middle to balance the seesaw.
'I really need to find a nice place to build a snowman' I thought, 'the higher you are the further you see.'
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 12:22 pm
I got a bird's eye view on the tree and discovered a perfect place to build a snowman. When we reached the ground, we can't help ourselves making snow angels! The snow was really soft It was so much fun!
The snow fight began with Crabs' hat. Actually Crabs made a snow ball and threw it right on Dancing Dolly's head and he said 'look Dolly, I made a snow hat for you.'
Then the snow war started...
goomymia


Posted Feb 21, 2015, 12:42 pm
What a wonderful day I have!
Take a group photo for today would be fantastic.
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 6:53 am
I went to a street called Yandaixiejie and I found an unique Postoffice.
It has a real mail box and a statue of a boy in Qing Dynasty at the entrance.  It looks like a historic site, I will go inside to take a look.
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 6:58 am
Here I got to the postoffice which is called Daqing Postoffice.
Umm...It's actually  a retro site looks like the postoffice more than 100 years ago.
Dear mum, I saw some unique stamp marks people used to use before in Qing Dynasty.
I heard we are about to go visit a secret voyager and spend Chinese New Year together.
That will be a lot of fun!
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 7:05 am
I'm still at Simão's home, I saw very beautiful flowers today.
Look at how gorgeous they are!
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 7:08 am
We were looking for the interesting book to read.
I also met some new friends today.
;)
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 7:17 am
So sad this is my last day at Simão IV's home, we are going to leave after lunch. :(
We decided to do some morning reading. Dancing Dolly found a book about America on shelf.
The title of the book is
'Greetings from the 50 States, How They Got Their Names.'
Haha, It's about Dolly's homeland and we also found her home state: South Carolina on the map.
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 7:29 am
Dear mum, today we went to a restaurant to farewell with Dolly and GiGi.
Mia ordered 'Tofu with Preserved Eggs'. :)
She loves that dish so much, every time we went to a restaurant together,
she would definitely have one if they serve it.
We also ordered 'Beijing Noodles with Soybean Paste'. Humm..very tasty. 
I brought my lollipops to share, can't believe we keep them till today, haha.
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 2, 2015, 7:33 am
Safe trip my friends Dancing Dolly and GiGi Giraffe:)
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:12 am
Dear mum, today is a very nice day, we decided to visit a famous temple.
It is located in western mountains of Beijing.
Here are some pictures I took on the road.
When we got to the entrance, I checked the site map first..
Aha..it seems we will see a lot of halls today. ;)
Did you see the turtle on the photo below? He is Slowly-Slowly, my new friend just arrived today.
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:19 am
Here is the first hall of Tanzhe Temple.
Wow Tanzhe Temple was built in 307 AD over 1,700 years ago! That's pretty cool!
People said this temple is older than Beijing city.
I also saw some typical Buddhist stuff...they like golden color I guess.
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:25 am
Heading to the north, we arrived at the Mahavira Hall.
Honestly I know nothing about Buddhist temple.
I bet you can hardly find a Buddhist temple like this in my hometown, Finland.
It seems that every temple should have a Mahavira Hall as the center building  :stare:
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:31 am
Hi mum, the photo below is the Relic Stupa of Huayan. :)
Huayan founded Tanzhe Temple thousands years ago.
Mia told me a legend about him.

Once upon a time, Huanyan was riding a dragon traveling around the world. One day, he found a prefect place in mountains to build a monastery. But he also saw 9 dragons were living there who seemed in charge of this beautiful area. Dragons are well known as their bad tempers.
Huayan saw a black dragon producing water and having fun himself in a deep lake. :stare:
He spent some time observing the black dragon and saw him transformed to a beauty tricked villagers who came begging for rain. By the way it was so dry as a deserted place down there not far from those dragons.
Huayan can't stand this anymore, he tried to negotiate with the black dragon but failed.
Ummm...then came the fight. :thinking:
Yes Huayan beat the black dragon. The black dragon promised to make it rain and safe the village, he even turned to be the decoration on the roof of Mahavira Hall after the project completion.
Well dragons are dragons, how boring it would be to merely stay on the roof. The black dragon planed to escape at a thundery night. Unfortunately he was caught by Kangxi Emperor who was just about to visit the temple. The Emperor gave order to add an extra structure on the roof of Mahavira Hall to chain the dragon.


Oh poor guy, I just saw him on the roof! I should have talked to him to comfort him. :(
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:37 am
Did you see that?
Magnolias are ready to bloom. Aha! Spring is coming! :D
We took a rest beside the bamboo forest.
The last pic is a dragon I found today. :stare:
I reckon this kind of decoration shows that Emperors always came here long time ago.
You should come here if you visit Beijing mum.
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:41 am
Hooray snow! Let's go hiking in the mountains. :cyclops:
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 4:45 am
This is MooseS on Qianmen Street. B)
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 5:03 am
Dear mum, here are some photos I took on Qianmen Street.
Remember last time I went to Tiananmen Square? It's not far from Qianmen.
People come here to buy souvenirs, clothes, jewelry.
I saw H&M and Swatch on the street. Ummm....and Starbucks.
Of course on this street you can also find most of Beijing food you've heard.
Like Beijing Duck, Beijing Noodles...and all kinds of snacks!
Amazing right?
Sorry if I'm being too excited, the point is Simão IV also came today! Ahaha..
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Mar 8, 2015, 5:11 am
Cherry Lola arrived yesterday. She travelled long way from America.
Rocky Raccoon arrived today! He is a little raccoon from Switzerland. :rolleyes:
goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 6:51 am
This is Tianfuhao, a prestigious brand which was established in 1738. :o
Wow, their pig elbow souce recipe was classified as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the nation in 2008.
We also took a group photo in front of a Teahouse.
goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 6:54 am
Just right beside the Qianmen Street, there is a narrow street called Zhubaoshi.
goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 6:56 am
Heading to the west, we passed through a hutong called Langfangsantiao.
I saw a big menu, some old posters and a fancy moped. :p

goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 6:59 am
When we were waiting for the traffic lights, I saw the Railway Museum:)
Sounds interesting, maybe I could go visit there with friends next time.
goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 7:14 am
I took these pictures at Fuxingmen, men means Gate.
The street on the 1st picture below is the Second Ring Road of Beijing.
On the third picture you can see the buildings of Beijing Financial Street.
goomymia


Posted Mar 15, 2015, 7:35 am
Hi mum, today we rode bike along the Changan Ave. B)
There are some important buildings on this avenue.


1. CCTV building, the Spring Festival Gala was held in there.
2. Military Museum
3. The Capital Museum
....Fuxingmen............
4. The People's Bank of China, they print RMB
5. A building about telephone
6. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China
7. Another bank
8. Xidan, a shopping area
9. Beijing Books Building, Mia always went there with friends and she can stay there all day when she was a little girl.
10. A building about telegram

11. Zhongnanhai, the President of China lives there.
12. National Center for the Performing Arts
13. Just passed by the Tiananmen Square
14. Wangfujing, another shopping area.


Our route was from west to east about 8km in total. 
If you take subway line 1, it starts at Military Museum Station and ends at Wangfujing Station.
MooseS

goomymia


Posted Mar 18, 2015, 1:28 pm
Today I went to Capital Museum with Rocky Raccoon.
Last time we just passed by the museum didn't go inside when we rode bicycle along the Changan Ave. Different from the National Museum, the building of Capital Museum is more simple, looks like a modern architecture. This museum opened to the public on May 18th 2008, it covers 24,800 square meters and houses more than 200,000 collections. The former National Museum was located in the Confucius Temple and formally opened to the public in 1981.
We went to B1 first, there was a special exhibition about goat, because this year is goat year. I saw the goat stamps of 2015 and the first Chinese Zodiacs stamps which were published in 1991.
Wow that is a bronze ware from Shang Dynasty, over 3000 years old! :o
And these two tiny goats are from Han Dynasty, means they are about 1800 years old. Haha old as a legend. You see that two men riding goats? They are Buddha's protectors. And that Buddha whose back towards us is Mercy Buddha...ummm...let us see his face. They are from Qing Dynesty.
goomymia


Posted Mar 19, 2015, 8:24 am
I also saw an exhibition about water, more specific it introduced the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
That is a underground model of Wukesong, where is quite close to my host's home. And that pipe is huge!
After the water pipe exhibition, I saw some random antiques, more bronzes, potteries and..wow.. :o
look! A photo of Tanzhe Temple, I just visited there! And antique furnitures, a sword with pattern of Triones under X-ray, some gold Buddhas, old coins, an ancient Astronomical Instrument! That is rare, a Cross of Yuan Dynasty. Look at these hats with gold dragons, emperors would wear them in Ming Dynasty. Wow that red coat is so exquisite, the dragons and children are shiny! It's supposed to have 100 children on it? Can you find half of them on the photo?
Ummm..that is Shichahai, following with a model of an old town according to the painting. :thinking:
Interesting Chinese lady in western clothes and a foreign lady in Qing dress. Some newspapers about Chairman Mao and some old stuff were used at Tiananmen on National Day, 1949. Chairman Mao spoke into that microphone claimed that The People's Republic of China was founded.
goomymia


Posted Mar 20, 2015, 7:07 am
I was wandering at the exhibition Cambodian Ancient Cultural Relics and Arts.
Wow...they have elephant Buddha in Cambodia, I should call Eliott to come visit here. :rolleyes:
I also saw the character Garuda from 'Night at the Museum 3' ! Haha he is a funny guy in the movie, but a bit serious at museum.
Look! That's the snake with five heads! Who was beaten by Larry using taser gun in movie. :stare:
goomymia


Posted Mar 20, 2015, 8:34 am
Here we got to an exhibition about Chinese porcelain. :)
A model showing the process of how to produce porcelain.
Then we arrived at the top floor of the museum. B)
I saw a lot of traditional Beijing stuff for birthday and wedding.
That old photo looks familiar to me, I feel like I've seen that building... :thinking:
..Aha it is Qianmen Street! I've been there! It seems that building has never changed, while people's outfits are totally different.
I finally took a look at the Changan Ave before leave. :stare:
goomymia


Posted Mar 26, 2015, 1:26 am
Dear mum, I woke up this morning and looked out the window. The sky was SO BLUE!  :cyclops:
Anton Bär Slowly-Slowly Eliott and I decided to take a walk outside. Before that we needed to find a place to have breakfast.
Well it was a late breakfast, cause it was almost 11:00 when we got to the restaurant. :p
After the meal we stood on the higher place to see further. "Look! There is a bus stop down there. Why don't we have a bus trip?" I suggested. We finally got on the Bus No.1 which is running along the Changan Ave...
Did you see the flowers on the photos? Yay..
SPRING IS COMING!
MooseS
goomymia


Posted Apr 2, 2015, 1:40 pm
We drove to the 11th International Conference on Green and Energy-Efficient Building & New Technologies and Products Expo. How long the title is..Lol
We passed by many bridges on the road and one of them is Xizhimen Bridge. I saw 3 egg shaped buildings in a row. :)

The Expo was held at China National Convention Center, very close to the Olympic Park. The presenter was giving a lecture on how to build an environmental friendly city. Umm..interesting but a bit too professional.
Why don't we go out to see the Bird's Nest? :stare:
goomymia


Posted Apr 2, 2015, 1:53 pm
Here I finally got to the Olympic Park. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was held there. :)
It was so much fun to take a walk at the Olympic Park.
Especially with my friends Simão IV Rocky Raccoon Eliott Anton Bär Cherry Lola and Slowly-Slowly.
Besides Birds' Nest and Water Cube, there are some lovely sculptures are waiting to be found at the park.  :rolleyes:
Many people were doing exercise, like roller skating.
goomymia


Posted Apr 2, 2015, 2:03 pm
This is me...
... at Wangjing SOHO

Wow look at these buildings, mum. Don't you think they're astonishing.. :o
Haha they really remind me some future architectures from sci-fi movies.
Did you see the cute tiny moon in the last picture?
Quote:
Wangjing SOHO is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing, a suburb of Beijing, China between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. According to Zaha Hadid, the project's architect, it is a "welcome and farewell to Beijing".The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height.The complex officially opened on 20 September 2014.

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 1:22 am
I'm okay now, you know I slept too much, felt like a kind of hibernation. :thinking:
Today is our 2nd day in Suzhou, we'll take a walk on Guanqian Street.
The street is located in Suzhou city centre, the commercial part of the city.
Haha, sounds a bit like Qianmen Street of Beijing, doesn't it?
There is a really beautiful historic site on the street which is Xuanmiao Temple, amazing building.
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Xuanmiao Temple was founded in Xianning 2nd year (AD 276), Western Jin Dynasty, and was initially named "Zhen Qing Dao Yuan". It was destroyed by wars in Southern Song Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the Chunxi era (1174–1189) of the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of Song, and was renamed Xuanmiao Guan in 1264. During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor in the Qing Dynasty, the temple was renamed Yuanmiao Guan to avoid naming taboo because the emperor's personal name, Xuanye, contained the Chinese character xuan.
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 1:31 am
There are so many different type of restaurant on Guanqian Street. You see, that is a big M, they're everywhere around the world, sure not for MooseS. We finally made a deal to have lunch at Zhuhongxing which is recommended by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide.
Zhuhongxing is one of the Suzhou's most popular noodle joints, this long-standing canteen style place serves some scrummy and filling noodles.
Emm..noodles.  :thinking:
Mia said she's trying hard to be a vegetarian but she can't give up duck and lamb, look she ordered duck rice with sweet sour sauce this time.
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 1:48 am
Dear mum, I'm in Suzhou!!!
I came to a very lovely block with my friends during the sunset. I guess It's a secret place cause I can hardly see any other tourists. The people we met are all local residents, they are so friendly. I also met a beautiful cat when I was exploring beside the canal.
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 1:57 am
This is me...
...at Jinji Lake

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Jinji Lake (literally Golden Rooster Lake) is a small fresh water lake located in the central part of Suzhou Industrial Park. It occupies an area of 7.18 square kilometers and its average depth is about 2.5 to 3 meters. There are two man-made islands in the lake.
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 2:03 am
We spent 3 hours on highway to get to the small county at coast area. The sea just looks like yellow river.. Yes the famouse Yellow River of China.
I really miss the beach in Australia and Bali. :(
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 2:23 am
Today is Museum Day! I'm going to visit Suzhou Museum.  ;)
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The current building of Suzhou Museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei in association with Pei Partnership Architects. The multi-year process of designing, building and inaugurating the new museum was chronicled in PBS's American Masters television documentary series in an 2010 episode entitled "I.M. Pei: Building China Modern".
The museum has a display area of 2,200 square meters. It has more than 15,000 pieces in its collections. Most are ancient paintings and calligraphy, ceramics, crafts, unearthed relics and revolution relics. It also possesses more than 70,000 books and documents, and over 20,000 rubbings of stone inscriptions. The collection of paintings and calligraphy includes works of masters from Song Dynasty to Ming and Qing dynasties.

I did see some interesting antiques at the exhibition of porcelain. Haha that baby boy pillow is awesome!!! I've seen the porcelain pillow when I was visiting the Capital Museum, still can't believe people can sleep on it. And that deer vase is gorgeous!
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 2:35 am
After the Suzhou Museum we came to Pingjiang Road. It's on the top of our must go visit list. I enjoy spending time beside the river with my friends Slowly-Slowly Cherry Lola and Rocky Raccoon, watching boats passing by.
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During Song and Yuan Period Suzhou was also called Pingjiang, so the name was also used for this road. Now an artery road of the Pingjiang historic block, it has still retained its ancient city styles and manners of a water land of "canal goes along with allay when river neighbors to the street" up to now. Among the existing historic spots here are Quanjin Guild, Weidao Taoist Temple, former residences of Tang Na and Guo Shaoyu, as well as the Couple's Garden Retreat, which has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 2:45 am
We also had a lot of fun exploring Pingtan Museum:)

Pingtan created by the work of the Pingtan artists which enjoys great popularity in Jiangnan.
The long history has also laid a solid foundation for its development. Its contents are rich, though the form is simple. "story telling, joke cracking, music playing and aria singing" are the performing techniques, while "reasoning, tastes, unexpectedness, interest and minuteness" are the artistic features.

Although it originated in Suzhou 400 years ago, Pingtan flourished in Shanghai with the development of commerce and culture at the turn of the 19th century and 20th century. After that, Pingtan became a new form of performance by innovating and carrying on the tradition.
Look! A piece of old Shanghai newspaper talking about Pingtan. Mia just bought a new dress on Pingjiang Road, she tried to be more like a Suzhouer. :)
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 4:18 pm
I was heading to another city Hangzhou by train. :D
It used to be the capital of China in Southern Song Dynasty.
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Hangzhou formerly romanised as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. It sits at the head of Hangzhou Bay on China's coast between Shanghai and Ningbo. Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for much of the last millennium, due in part to its beautiful natural scenery.
Hangzhou is classified as a sub-provincial city and forms the core of the Hangzhou Metropolitan Area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in China.  During the 2010 Chinese census, the metropolitan area held 21.102 million people over an area of 34,585 km2 (13,353 sq mi).Hangzhou prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million and the built-up area (including the 9 urban districts and the Keqiao and Yuecheng districts of Shaoxing) held 8,874,348.

Ew.. these figures made me headache. One good way to learn a city's history is to GO TO THE MUSEUM! :cyclops:
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 4:35 pm
Dear mum,
Suzhou is well known for its gardens, today I went to the most famous one which is The Humble Administrator's Garden.
The garden is located at n°178 Dongbei Street. At 51,950 m2, it is the largest garden in Suzhou and is considered by some to be the finest garden in all of southern China. In 1997, Zhuozheng Yuan, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
I literally enjoy chilling on the roof to appreciate the beauty of the garden. :)
And those flowers are just so pretty!!!

MooseS
goomymia


Posted Apr 24, 2015, 4:49 pm
This is Xiangmen at night.
It is the eastern gate of old Suzhou. Originally built during the Warring States Period in the state of Wu.
goomymia


Posted May 6, 2015, 7:41 am
We had lunch at Huguosi Snack. Wow this is a giant Fried Dough Twists!
Here is the recipe, I'd like to make one someday :stare:
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2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for frying
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
Mix together all ingredients to form a smooth, hard dough. This is important so that the dough twists maintain their shape and don't stick together before frying. Working with about a third of the dough at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface into a circle that is a little less than a quarter of an inch thick. Slice horizontally into strips. Cut those strips into two inch rectangles where possible, but not wasting any of the leftover pieces. With all pieces, including irregular ones, slice slit lengthwise down middle of dough about a quarter of an inch from either end.
Working with one piece of dough at a time, pull one end through the center so that a twist forms. Pull that same end through again so that the strip is more twisted. Set aside on a tray. Repeat with rest of the dough.
Drop batches of twists into a pot of hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side. This will happen quickly so be sure to flip diligently. Remove onto a paper towel-lined plate and serve.

*After cooling completely, twists will last weeks in an airtight container.

goomymia


Posted May 6, 2015, 1:51 pm
Yay!!! We finally made it to Suzhou, I mean 18 hours train was okay for me, I started sleeping since we got on the train...but it was going to kill Mia and Rocky Raccoon! Well Slowly-Slowly doesnt't mind slowly. Mia noticed the train would take so long when she was booking the tickets for us, she was curious if she can survive. Then she went back home told us with a smile on her face,
" Surprise surprise! We are going to Suzhou! Umm..and we will spend about 18 hours together on the train. Trust me, it's gonna be an unforgettable holiday..ever!!!"
Haha...

We arrived in Suzhou in one piece, Mia apologized and promised to take the fastest bullet train back home, ummm..It'll only take 5 hours.
Here are some info about this georgous city:rolleyes:

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Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou has over 2,500 years of history, with an abundant display of relics and sites of historical interest. At around 100 AD, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it became one of the ten largest cities in the world mostly due to emigration from North China. Since the 10th-century Song Dynasty, it has been an important commercial center of China. During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, Suzhou was a national economic, cultural and commercial center, as well as the largest non-capital city in the world, until the 1860 Taiping Rebellion. When Li Hongzhang and Charles George Gordon recaptured the city three years later, Shanghai had already taken its predominant place in the nation. Since major economic reforms began in 1978, Suzhou has become one of the fastest growing major cities in the world, with GDP growth rates of about 14% in past 35 years. With high per capita incomes, Suzhou's Human Development Index ratings is roughly comparable to a moderately developed country, making it one of the most highly developed and prosperous cities in China.

The city's canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China. The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is often dubbed the "Venice of the East" or "Venice of China".
goomymia


Posted May 15, 2015, 1:52 am
Dear mum,
We're back in Beijing, and Rocky Raccoon will keep traveling, his next stop is Halle(Saale), Germany. I started missing home...
This is a group photo we took in front of the gate of National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, a nice college for learning Beijing Opera.
Safe trip my friend, we will miss you!  :)
goomymia


Posted May 19, 2015, 4:34 am
This is MooseS at local postoffice...

I was filling the required chart. You see I can use both my right and left hands to write.  ;)
It isn't a secret, I think all the moose can use both of their hands equally. Because we grow symmetric,
ummm..just look at my antlers or horns, whatever you call them, they show the amazing symmetry!
...
sorry for digressing and its truly not that comfy traveling in travelope even lay down
:thinking:

Mum I'm coming home!!!
Reissari


Posted May 29, 2015, 5:23 pm
Hello world!

I traveled safely and now I'm home again  B)

I came to home post office and during the travel I had become a bit thinner... :stare:

I want to say xiexie to my wonderful host!!! I had a wonderful time in China  :rolleyes:

I have lots of pictures and memories from my visit and now I'm planning to stay home for some time. See you later!

MooseS
Reissari


Posted Feb 25, 2017, 9:32 pm
Long time no see...

I have stayed home and enjoyed quiet life. Today I went out with my TV-friends... Our winter holiday started. And we really like snow <3

Here are some winter photos  :D

MooseS

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