After returning to Brisbane, we had one night before Daddy left for his trip to Tonga and Samoa. He was sick when he left and it seemed like Mommy was due to be sick by then, but luckily she stayed semi-healthy. Aden and Wiley were both doing better but still a little congested. During the week, they were able to see more wallabies and even a koala. They made some friends from South Africa that live at the Bible College and were able to play with their toys and ride their bikes. Aunt Becky from Kudjip came by one night on her way back to PNG from her own trip around the islands. Before they knew it, Daddy was back on Friday. Saturday was a big day.
We borrowed the Bible College car and drove ourselves down to the train station. Aden and Wiley loved riding on the train into downtown Brisbane to an area called the South Bank. There, we walked along the river where there are many shops, restaurants, paths, and playgrounds. Aden loved playing on the slides and managed to not get run over by the older kids who were playing tag up and down the slides and all over with no acknowledgment of the smaller kids. After walking around for awhile, we went on a boat that took us down and back up the river through downtown Brisbane. It was a great way to end our time at the South Bank before getting back on the train to come back to the Bible College. Both boys took short naps on the boat, but loved being on the water and taking in all of the sights. The next day, we got to fly on the airplane again. Always a highlight for Aden. We took our now designated seats on the back row and enjoyed the two and a half hour flight north to Cairns. TreeTops Lodge would be our new home for the next three days while Daddy was in meetings. We had a good time there and both boys were good for Mommy during the day and we all went to the Johnsons in the evening where they enjoyed playing with Uncle James and Aunt Joy and Uncle Harmon. One night we even went bowling and Aden got to bowl for free. They had some of the cool shoes in his size and he bowled a 53 in both games. Wiley had a good time as well being passed around to whoever was not bowling at the time. Well, after 25 days of traveling, we flew back to PNG on the 28th. Aden was excited to see Aunt Kathy at the airport when we arrived and was again excited to see the rest of the family when we ate at their house. He was all smiles and giving out hugs freely. I think we all enjoyed being back in our own beds last night and was able to get a good night of sleep. Now it is back to our routines, and hopefully that will include updating this blog a little more regularly.
We borrowed the Bible College car and drove ourselves down to the train station. Aden and Wiley loved riding on the train into downtown Brisbane to an area called the South Bank. There, we walked along the river where there are many shops, restaurants, paths, and playgrounds. Aden loved playing on the slides and managed to not get run over by the older kids who were playing tag up and down the slides and all over with no acknowledgment of the smaller kids. After walking around for awhile, we went on a boat that took us down and back up the river through downtown Brisbane. It was a great way to end our time at the South Bank before getting back on the train to come back to the Bible College. Both boys took short naps on the boat, but loved being on the water and taking in all of the sights. The next day, we got to fly on the airplane again. Always a highlight for Aden. We took our now designated seats on the back row and enjoyed the two and a half hour flight north to Cairns. TreeTops Lodge would be our new home for the next three days while Daddy was in meetings. We had a good time there and both boys were good for Mommy during the day and we all went to the Johnsons in the evening where they enjoyed playing with Uncle James and Aunt Joy and Uncle Harmon. One night we even went bowling and Aden got to bowl for free. They had some of the cool shoes in his size and he bowled a 53 in both games. Wiley had a good time as well being passed around to whoever was not bowling at the time. Well, after 25 days of traveling, we flew back to PNG on the 28th. Aden was excited to see Aunt Kathy at the airport when we arrived and was again excited to see the rest of the family when we ate at their house. He was all smiles and giving out hugs freely. I think we all enjoyed being back in our own beds last night and was able to get a good night of sleep. Now it is back to our routines, and hopefully that will include updating this blog a little more regularly.
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How fun Jill! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Australia and are back home safe! I love the photos! Peace,
~Alison
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