Wednesday, 5 November 2008

November 5th (5)

I have five photos of interesting barks of different trees, which I find fascinating - this is but one.

Jean

November 5th (4)



One of my favourites - the water lily.

November 5th (3)



What a lovely cactus!

5th November (2)


What a beauty!

Wednesday 5th November 2008

Highlight of the day was our visit to Melbourne Botanical Gardens, where we walked for miles and spent all morning and half of the afternoon.

There are sections for all kinds of plants, for instance roses, camelias, cacti, ferns and those adapted to different kinds of conditions - moisture lovers, ones that can withstand arid atmospheres, rainforest plants etc.

Jean

Just the tickets

Made our way to the Rod Laver tennis arena and managed to book tickets for two days in the first week of the Australian Open in mid-late January. Should be good especially if Murray is powering on.

Also managed to get tickets at an outlet near the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Boxing Day test, Australia v South Africa.

Still in ticketing mode, we have been able to change our routing home after error on my part over visa for India and will fly instead via Bangkok where we we still stay a few days. Arrival in U.K. now early Jan 30 not Feb 1 so please bring forward all those welcoming parties by 48 hours. Dave