Monday 3rd April

Yesterday it rained, not just gentle raindrops but stair-rods, now I know why they have such large culverts at the side of the roads in Australia.

It was also Hazel's christening, Lauren's mother and partner had driven from Finley, 8 hour drive away, to be there, we were also joined by Lauren's sister Deb and other members of her family, also her freind Mel. Fortunately the rain stopped for the time that we went to St Patrick's church. Hazel did not scream or cry at all as the priest poured the water over her head, then it was all back to Tim and Lauren's apartment for sandwiches, scones, cake and not forgetting Jan's sausage rolls which we had helped to prepare before going to the church. The whole day went off very well.

Today it was pack up and off to Terrigal for a short break. Tim has two weeks holiday and has booked a house in the coastal town of Terrigal, a couple of hours north of Sydney on the coast. We drove up through showers but when we arrived the sun came out and there were blue skies. We went for a walk along the promenade and had some lunch in a very pleasant cafe. We plan to explore the place some more tomorrow.