Well we arrived safely in Brisbane Australia and were met by some friends who we only met once at the church in southport…and driven to their lovely home with a great pool. We have had a lovely few days with them..the kids have loved swimming and playing with their cute little dog..which follows Flora round everywhere!Dee the lady of the house was a hairdresser for 15yrs so she has given us all a much needed trim!!We have been thankful of their hospitality..it gives you time to sort out stuff like car hire..and sleep catch up!!When we arrived in Australia…we went through immigration..and Seth caused quite a stir by asking him”is there a library in Brisbane”he laughed and laughed he said he had been asked some things in his time..generally relating to sea world ..the zoo…gold coast theme parks…but never is there a library!!then we progressed to customs….it got better….we had to unpack nearly everything…he had to check all the soft toys..our hammock from Honduras…all the shells that the kids have picked up(believe me our kids collect stuff big time!)and Seth’s bottles of sand from various deserts couldn’t be allowed in…customs had a good laugh at us…and we figure the Australians are a pretty cool lot..full of fun..think we are going to like it here.We went to Brisbane yesterday to pick up a car but wouldn’t let us rent it..as there had been a misunderstanding on the internet..it said you could drive out of area..but as we want to go down to Adelaide..they wouldn’t cover it because they only had an office here..BLOW! so we returned again on the train..and have found a company who will let us drive round this vast country unlimited for a great price..and its new got aircon and a CD!cant wait!pick it up today! Accommodation here looks expensive compared to the states which is fantastic for families because you pay for the room..here you pay per person..or a family room means only 2 kids!!why is that!!families are getting larger again I heard!!in Honduras we also payed for the room and we were allowed to share beds and pack them in..which was great….but no..in civilized countries..the rules…are there!!much to the pain of our bank balance!Well best get back to it..kids have done a bit of writing this morning..also we found an amazing bookshop in Brisbane..all secondhand and exchange..so the kids are enjoying reading new stuff.They want to swim..but its raining and has been very unsettled for the last few weeks..but hot and sticky..so I will go and swim..we will call it PE!!lots of love to all can`t wait to see you all again.Love Rachel Hamish and Kids.xxxxx

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