Ducks Patch

Recently we went through Chinatown here in Melbourne. We were looking for the parade I wasn't able to take this Dragoin in one picture, This one is stitched. The Longest dragon I have seen yet. It took 60 young boys to handle this one.

The Waterfest Parade was like a display of Melbourne’s different cultures. It was a great parade to have on Labour Day. The parade worked it’s way through town and ended down at the water. Not a place for cameras. So mine went away..

Here are two picture of Lee's Dogs. These are the one I took care of for two weeks. Ned and Jack

This the main build to the entrance to the city.It is the main train station into the city and all the southern trams pass right next door to it. It also happens to be right next to the Yarra River.This impressive building is a beautiful landmark.

Church in Caulfield ward is small. Only about 100 members per week so it feels just like a branch. Yesterday was the second time for the family and we were accepted so easily into the ward. The bishop interviewed us, asking about the callings we have had in the past. Gemma-ann got to mix with the YSA that were there, Stephan on the other hand found he is the only young man that is there although they have one that comes every other weekend. So the Young Men’s Pres is keen to get thing happening for Stephan. Some of the ward were not there this weekend due to it being a long weekend. But we were told that we could be going to the wards original chapel in two weeks time. That would be good due to us having to travel by tram, train and train again to get to church and it takes us about 1.5 hours to get there. So church could be just like a branch and that’s the way we like it..

Well Jennifer and the Kids are here at last at the new house. They all found it was bigger then expected. They all thought that it was going to be the same size as KL. But no it is about twice the size. So that was a pleasant surprise. The girls like the idea of a bathroom just for themselves, although they will have to share with Stephan as well. We all went to church as a family on Sunday and they all like the friendly nature of the ward. Although, Jennifer didn’t like being given a speaking assignment, on her first weekend. Oh well Heavenly Father knows what he is doing. The Shipping from Malaysia arrives today so that has gotten the kids excited. It won’t take us long to make this into our new HOME. Jennifer does still not believe that we are in Melbourne and we have a home. It has taken us two years to get. I know how she feels it took me a week realize that this is the place we are to be..

Gallery 324 Gallery 324 is a little Italian place on Toorak Road. It has the typical Pizza and Pasta but this place is run by Italians for the Italian community. I decide that I was going to try one of the risottos. The Wait came and spoke fluent Italian. “English please” was my reply. He then proceeds to let me know the specials of the day. A fine tomato and basil risotto was my chose. With a nice pale pear juice to was it down. After twenty minutes the bowl arrived and it looked great. The waited then asked if I would like some pepper while holding a large pepper mill. I said yes. He then proceeded to dust some pepper on my meal. Disaster strikes, the pepper mile breaks and pepper everywhere across my meal. The waiter is highly apologetic and the bowl disappears. 20 Minutes later after the waiter had cleaned up the mess, the owner and chief present be with a new bowl of risotto. I think they were surprised I had stayed. The risotto is one to be remembered and they refused to charg...

Yes At last the family move to Australia. I have a new home for them, Stephan is due to start school on Tuesday the 4th, And the girls will be looking for work. My new Job is doing well. and it only took three weeks to make it all happen. P.S. More to come on the Food of South Yarra. It is an area with many Italians and fine restaurants and takeaway places.