Summer and Fall

G'Day!

Wow, since I've last written we've been so busy - so, here we go ...

First up, our culinary adventures continued with another birthday gift of Noel's (the gifts that kept on giving) - a chocolate making course!!

We both helped out in the demo sessions



Then we really got into it - yum!



Yep - we got to take all of those home, but times 2 (since we were both students) ... we shared a few 'chocs' with our friends. It was super fun, educational and TASTY!


Next up - Pete swam, biked and ran a triathlon!
Go Pete!!
and, just in case you were concerned that people wouldn't know who the sponsor was when viewing him from behind (note the corporate logos on all sides)...
Here's our group's team - overall there were about 30 KPMG participants, and over 5000 racers total!

Here's the KPMG tent, where Noel spent her time, eating barbecue and enjoying some 'cold ones' ;)



Grand Prix - fast cars and ... not much else actually ...

This was a bit unnerving...


Oh, yeah, this guy - who proves that F1 is NOT that far off from NASCAR

(by the way - 'piss' means alcohol)

After the race there was a concert by Evermore (NZ band w/ one or two big hits - they were pretty good). It was a great end of summer afternoon!


Then, we threw a Cuban Party!
Mostly because you can't really get Cuban food here and also because Summer was ending.

Hola amigos!



Whilst some chowed-down, the muchacos took to the balcony for some cigars.


Hola Kristy - we miss you - hope all is well in London!!

Pedro says buenos noches.





Shortly after that we attended a Greek cooking class - very interesting! We learned how to make hummos, taziki, dolomades, pita, musaka, etc

Isn't it odd how much these 2 look alike!


I made dolomades!



After that - our biggest adventure so far this year - going to Tassie (but Pete's writing that one up).

Also, in between all of these 'photo worthy' events we've been busy exploring. We recently discovered the amazing botanical gardens right here in the city of Melbourne. Also, earlier today, we took the train out to the Dandenong ranges, a National Park, where we had lunch in a little mountain town (at 'Noel's Cafe' no less!) and hiked through the forest. So, we're having fun, and keeping busy :)

Until next time - we miss you all a WHOLE LOT!! I also really hope someone will come visit us - this is such an amazing place, and we really want to share that with our friends and family ... plus, we miss you!!

Much love,
Noel