Fireworks, Woodman Point and Christmas

This week we saw the end of the sailing world championships in Fremantle and we were surprised with a fireworks display that was visible from our balcony.

Rupan's work has been winding down for the festive period - can you believe that there is theatre and clinic shut down for 2 weeks? To celebrate we went for a work Christmas dinner at 'Harvest' where Steve had sheep brains washed down with a mojito.

Santa came a little early in Fremantle (well it is a few hours ahead of the UK) and left us a shiny new car. It is a blue one (Steve says it is a KIA Sportage 4x4) but sadly no magic wing mirrors or lights! Our first trip in the car was to 'The Boatshed' just don't ask what the bill was - It is Christmas!

View of our apartment

Pelicans

Christmas Eve day was spent cycling down to Woodman Point which is south of Fremantle. We have included a picture of our flat viewed from across the Swan River. Rupan did very well and didn't fall off once much to Steve's disappointment. It was Rupan's longest cycle ride to date - 30Km! We spotted some friendly pelicans on the way and stopped off at 'Little Creatures' for a few refreshments on the way home.

Later on that evening, Helga Weaving had a Christmas Eve party in her new flat in Cottesloe - fantastic balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean. We even had a roast turkey dinner and Rupan bumped into a face from the past - Malcolm Rivers - a fellow Sheffield Graduate and work colleague from 11 years ago in Hervey Bay QLD. It is a small world and was great to catch up.

Christmas morning was kicked off with bucks fizz and smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast. We were also treated to a view of the dolphins from the balcony. We then ventured to the beach with a picnic packed in the new Esky. Love the fact that we are now officially 'fair dinkum'! It turned out to be really quite windy and hence we probably ate as much sand as we did food!

Fair Dinkum Aussie Esky

Christmas day on Point Beach

And to finish off Christmas day - a few shrimp on the barbie - bliss.

Hope you have all had a great Christmas xx