Kangaroos and Wallabies

G'day everyone. I have my newly printed library card and I can access my blog through the Mosman Library. A wonderful time was had by all in Kangaroo Island. I even practiced my driving. Staying on the other side of the road and turning (left turns are easy, right turns are hard) wasn't the problem. The problem is getting a feel for where your car is on the road. I tended to get the left wheels on the shoulder quite a bit. Anyway. . . Ponygirl and Surferdude had wallabies and kangaroos eating "roo-food" out of their hands. We all got to pet the koalas that were, literally, hanging out of the trees. There aren't any predators (dingos or foxes) on Kangaroo Island or any rabbits to eat the vegetation, so all the animals flourish. The kangaroos are dark brown and some are as big a bears! We flew into Adelaide and traveled over to K.I. by ferry. It was a perfect spot for a 3 day weekend.

Flying in Australia....

Flying in Australia is a wonderful experience. Security takes about 15 seconds. Logic is attempted and not everyone is treated as a potential criminal. We caught an earlier flight for Adelaide on Friday night in 10 minutes. Impossible thought in the USA. Parents and loved ones can actually escort their charges to the gate here as well. Service on the flight was great as well. The meal they served was Lamb Curry with Rice. Surferdude LOVES lamb, but the spicy curry was a bit much...Ponygirl...Forget it. So, the flight attendant warmed up some extra dinner rolls and brought them to the children...out of the blue...without being asked.

Motel vs. Hotel

In Australia, the "M" vs the "H" is very, very important when finding accomodation in Australia. We stayed at a motel near the Adelaide airport and basically had the same amenities as sleepaway camp. Let's just say we used the bathroom as little as possible. On the other hand, the lodge/hotel at Kangaroo Island had all the basics you would expect in a family hotel...the price of each accomodation? basically the same. Good lessons learned.

Tomorrow, I am going to a play with some of the moms from the school. One Accenture wife has been particularly kind and generous to me. She has been introducing me around and giving useful advice. The play is in the city. It should be lots of fun.

I will keep you posted!!!