Pre Wedding Parties begin - Thursday, 22nd Sept 2002

 The bed was a bit of a disappointment - too firm, so we've had some naps during the day.

We saw 4 whales spouting in the morning, but the sky is grey, the sea is grey and its a bit foggy. But the exhaling of breath sends water through the air like a geyser and as it lasts 15-20 seconds is long enough to point out to someone, but difficult to get a photo of. The weather is drizzly, but it doesn't stop the surfies who look like miniature whales in the sea.

I feel a bit upset in the abdomen, so I go for a walk, and just miss a visit from Robin, but later in the day Phoebe picks us up and takes us for a BBQ at Chris and Robin's (Like Jill and Rua, they have opted for an apartment in town, and a beach house) Chris has smoked chicken and lamb in his smoker, and Robin has done an egg and potato salad and a green salad. Shannon and Otis (groom and son), Michelle, Bonnie and Freya (Nick's family) are there too, as well as Michelle's sister Ann Marie, who I found very good company. Oh and there was this guy.....

The Australians just love them!!

Jill and Rua arrive that night. As it is an apartment not a hotel, reception closes at 6.00pm, so we have to go about 8 ish and let them in.