In the Netherlands !! Day One

We are here!! It's so wonderful to be in Holland.. after 24 hours in the plane, we were warmly welcomed at Amsterdam airport by Femke & Rudy Broeren-Poldner. It's been 7 years since Shirin has seen these friends that she made during her Bahaí youth year of service with Artworks in Perth WA. Femke & Rudy live in the city of Utrecht, a 30 min drive from the capital. We wasted no time at all, heading to the centre of town. Shirin was like a broken record continually repeating "So pretty!" as you can see for yourself from these pics..

Broerens & Ludhers! Dom Tower in background.

Rudy tells us that everyone in Holland owns a bike.

Best tour guides in Holland - our mates Femke & Rudy.

Old friends re-united!!

"De Kloostertuinen" Monastry Gardens

One of the many beautiful canals that run through Utrecht city.

Cooking up a storm - Dutch style!

Enjoying Boerenkool (boo-ren-kol) a traditional Dutch meal of smoked sausage, mashed potatoe with farmer's cabbage & bacon, served with sweet apple sauce and cinnamon. YUM!

Beautiful sunrise view from Femke & Rudy's apartment.

Road Trip to QLD Coast

We've just arrived back in Brissy from our long trip up north. Was lots of fun, we really enjoyed the quality family time together and the summer weather.

Was lovely catching up with Troy & Camelia Perkins in Rocky, who were kind enough to host us for a night. We were so busy chatting and enjoying Camelia's cooking that we forgot to take pics with them to post.

But here are some snaps from our trip.

The Arkarra Balinese Tea Gardens, Hervey Bay..

The setting at this place is really nice, but best of all is the FOOD! Soooooo delicious!

Rohan's many swimsuits..

Daddy & son wearing matching outfits!

Our breaks from driving along the way..

Rohan enjoying an apple while on the road.

Whitsundays Day Trip

Today we made the 2 hour drive north of Mackay to Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays and as you can see from the pics - its BEAUTIFUL!! Rohan really enjoyed the water, it was his longest play in the water so far (30mins!). Enjoying the sunshine as a family.