Melbourne, Australia
September 04, 2007
No Dramas
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No teasing kangaroos! Hi!
Thanks to Stuart's homeopathic prowess, Kim is no longer stressed about flying! In fact, she was probably the most non-airsick person on the entire plane. She was constantly wanting someone to play games her perky-eyed, energetic self. This is a real breakthrough and we are amazed at the power of homeopathy. All she did was take some tiny white pills and try to think happy thoughts. Miracle! If you are experiencing anything from stress to allergies to fairly severe sickness, Danberly now whole-heartedly recommends homeopathy as the most surprisingly effective and powerful remedy. We have now landed in Melbourne, Australia, into the warm house of Shaun Peel, his wife Rachael and 2 kids (6 year old Matt, and 18 month Kyla). The Peelers are great, and it is really nice to be with such warm friends. Kim and I feel very comfortable here and the kids add a great atmosphere of fun and craziness. Rachael is a sweet, super-friendly supermom. She has made us feel at home here with her family, and we are secretly taking notes on how to be such good parents. Matt is the most macho Aussie man we have met. He makes us all feel like limp-wristed artist-types as he sits on the couch scratching his nuts and yelling curses at the sports channel. Kyla, who is less than 2 years old, is in the 100th percentile for baby head size; there are almost no babies in the world that can compete with her. Somehow she manages to pull it off, and she looks like a baby Bjork with Shaun's non-Asian-yet-slanty eyes. You can find her oftentimes ejoying her favorite passtime of grabbing anything that is put away and throwing it behind her onto the floor. Compared to all other kids and babies we have seen around Melbourne, these kids are by far the cutest and coolest, so Kim and I are glad that we don't have to babysit any ugly or second-rate kids. Melbourne is a surprisingly awesome city. It offers the full-blown city atmosphere of subways and shops everywhere and museums and all types of ethnic foods, but it has a safe, clean feeling. Probably because guns are very rare here, and although there is crime, it is not on the same violent level as it is in American cities. It feels so safe, in fact, that we left our camera on the side of a "footy" field (Australian Rules Football), and had a great time punting and handballing the ball to each other. Unfortunately, when we turned around, someone had snuck off with our precious little gem. We searched for a long time and then came back the next day to search some more, unable to believe that someone had nicked our camera. Even more disarming, was how close -- less than 30 meters from where we were so happily playing "ball". The really important lesson we learned was that Kim can punt a footy ball with surprising accuracy! (OK not accuracy . . . but it goes far). Our World Nomads travel insurance supposedly pays for this sort of thing, so we have already bought a replacement Canon Ixus 850. The photos from the footy game are lost, as well as some great travelling shots, but, as they say in Melbourne, "no worries, no worries, no dramas at all". We'll post some photos from our road trip, which we must be off to now. We are going on a three-day camping adventure today, along the Great Ocean Road . Matt is now hovering over our shoulder, making us feel like we should hurry up and help him pack up the cars. Love, Dan&Kim Here's the video, in YouTube format. Mark posted on 2007-09-20 at 9:13 am Hey there world travelers! Thanks for the youtube formatted video! Looks like you're having a good old time with the Peel's. My jealousy continues... Enjoy! Mark Pete and Laura posted on 2007-09-13 at 2:18 pm We loved the video of the farm. You guys are great! What an adventure! What love! Enjoy! Best to you both, Laura and Pete. Eva posted on 2007-09-13 at 11:45 am Glad to hear about the success with the Homeopathics. Derick and I have been using them for years. They are great for everything from headaches, nausea, food poisoning, mosquito bites, allergies, jet lag, sleeplessness, etc. They really work! Sounds like you guys are having a great time. Glad you had insurance for the camera, and thanks for the link. Derick and I travel a lot and that is a great resource. Can't wait to read the next diary entry. Have a great trip! Eva & Derick rus posted on 2007-09-13 at 8:11 am now that you mention theivery in the nice place of melbourne, someone broke into our car when i was there and nicked all of our backpacks. (i think the whole "no worries" schtick may be a ruse to placate the recently theived. and they say things like nicked because it amuses foreigners.) never trust a country where there most recognized animal has a pocket. Mimi & Zara posted on 2007-09-13 at 7:53 am You guys are so dang cute!! Kisses & Hugs!! Love ya! Mom posted on 2007-09-13 at 12:28 am yes! here is the video. thank you.What you are creating is wonderful to have for the future when you look back.so stay with it.I'm sure it's work but we are all enjoying it right now to be able to keep in touch with you as you experience this great trip. The best part about doing it this way you don't have to sort out through hundreds of pictures when you get back you are already organized.Looking forward to the next posting.Good Night.Hugs and kisses to both of you. Monica posted on 2007-09-12 at 11:15 pm This was great! You are getting more and more clever with each video. I have to admit, I had to skip the rooster one. Can't bear to see it, you know how I am, Kim. Sorry I haven't written in a while. I am back in school and it is intense. All I do is study. I do think of you guys often, and how much fun you are having! Have some for me, and Kim, any koalas yet????Remember to kiss one for me. :) pete posted on 2007-09-12 at 5:54 am fuck, i love you. nice traveling. keeping the buzzing clear and pure. from, man home with baby. after this trip you 2 should get one... they rock Erstwhile Dad of Dan posted on 2007-09-10 at 10:41 pm My apologies for not writing every day as I teased you with. I was away visiting with my cousins during a time of loss, not that's a good excuse, but a pretty darn good one. I enjoyed the visit immensely, reconnecting as adults with seven cousins, and two second cousins, as well as the wife (hostess) of one of my elder cousins. Their names are in order oldest to youngest:Irwin,Sandra,Rozzi,Lisa,Roxanne,Harry,and Zoe. Our hostess goes by the name of Jane. I also met some of Irwin & Jane's close friends. The public memorial for my cousin Aaron was held at the House of Blues on the sunset strip. The most touching part was his oldest son Max's eulogy to his dad. No celebrities really, not unless you count presidential hopeful Ron Paul who spoke of Aaron as a true American Patriot for making his documentary. There was a full-blown Gospel group that performed a few songs, a Marvin Gaye duet 'You're All I Need To Get By'(it's hush-hush but supposedly Aaron had something to do with a movie in the works about the life and death of Marvin Gaye), his brother Irwin spoke, and a few friends from boyhood and business told amusing and touching stories. All the while photographs of Aaron's life,family and friends flashed across the screen. And then lunch was served. It's now late and I'm tired, so I will say goodnight to you two darlings. My love goes out to you both, keep each other warm and happy. P.S. How can I send along a song track that I'd like to share with you? Nash posted on 2007-09-10 at 11:16 am Oh. Dear. Mom posted on 2007-09-09 at 8:30 pm It was great talking with you yesterday.For some reason I didn't get the video for this posting. I know you said you were putting one on. Did run into problem? Did you get the video I posted on youtube? James Burgin posted on 2007-09-07 at 9:24 pm Hooray - you made it to Melbourne! - My favorite Aussie city. Do indulge in many a good coffee for me. Have a long macchiato - or a cafe latté. Visit the flinders lane and Howey place precinct for tiny hole-in the wall cafes + Lygon Street (Brunetti - famous Italian coffee Shrine) and Brunswick Street - Fitzroy, Ackland Street - St Kilda, Southbank - and more. Have a blast in the land of Oz. Love James - and Dan check my blog too! www.brandwithin.com/blog :-) Stuart & Elizabeth posted on 2007-09-06 at 5:52 pm Sorry to hear about the loss of your clever wee camara. But thrilled the tabs worked! Can we copy your comments for a testimonial for the website? Mom Pauline posted on 2007-09-06 at 1:09 am Hi Kim, Congratulations!! I'm glad you no longer have that issue.White pills and happy thoughts works fine for me.Looking forward to some new pics. Good Night. Mom posted on 2007-09-03 at 10:33 pm Say Hi to Shaun and family.If you get a chance say Hi to the Maltese/Australian families you meet. |
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December 2009 -Kim Turns 29 -Giving Thanks November 2009 -Trip to Taos August 2009 -Danberly Visitors July 2009 -Danberly Garden May 2009 -6 Months in Boulder January 2009 -Brahas & Harrills in Scottsdale October 2008 -I'm Goin' to Jackson September 2008 -Life & Love on MaryJanesFarm -Burning Man August 2008 -Iguazu Falls -Beef and Tango July 2008 -10 Days in Peru June 2008 -Danberly in Print -Happy Full Moon! -To Oregon and Beyond! -Searching for Something May 2008 -Dan Delivers Danberly April 2008 -Back in the U.S.A. March 2008 -Hong King Kong -Bangkok Shopping Spree -Koh Means Island -Bye-Bye Chiang Mai -We’re Cookin’ Now! February 2008 -Feel First -Blood, Love and Fizz January 2008 -I Heart Cambodia -The Rest of Laos -Colored Pencils and Squat Toilets December 2007 -Louang Prabang -Thailand to Laos -Loi Krathong Festival November 2007 -The big great excellent motorbike ride -Chiang Mai, Chiang You -Southern Thailand Beaches October 2007 -Bangkok to Trang: The Video -Paradise! -Off the beaten path at the end of the road -City, Culture, Bangkok! -Probiotics or Anti-Antibiotics -Healings, Villas & Grilled Corn September 2007 -In Deep With the Locals -We're Millionaires! -Roos! -Melbourne Proper -No Dramas August 2007 -Oh Dear! -WWOOF! -The Big Stink -Bay of Isles, Bay of Shmiles -First Glimpses (part 2) -It's Tomorrow Today July 2007 -First and Last Glimpses (part 1)  |
is it time for you to come back yet??? whatever, dudes.....i'm not jealous....i just came back from a whole 6 days off, so whatever, fancypantses. all right....what i really mean is live it up....you guys MUST realize the immense beauty that is this time! SO much love ~ me