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Following the success of Hayden’s PhD defence, we decided to have a family Christmas “somewhere exotic”. Think warm weather, tropical beaches and swaying palms. No, that is not exotic enough for this bunch. After much communication and research, the family … Continue reading
We took Hayden to Nieder Weisel, the birthplace of his g-g-g-grandmother Anna Margaretha Bill. She was his mother’s father’s mother’s mother’s mother. She migrated to Australia in 1856 along with many young people from the same village. After spending time … Continue reading
We have come half way around the world for our special adventure and also to spend some time with Hayden. We have had a lovely time in Croatia and a chatty drive back to Barcelona from there with him. But … Continue reading
For the sake of expediency, here are Hayden’s selection of photos of their time with us in Croatia. Stories and my photos will come later! Dubrovnik Bol, Brac Island Split
After much planning and waiting, Hayden & Andrea arrived in Dubrovnik yesterday. It is wonderful to see Hayden again after 16 months, and so exciting to meet the lovely Andrea. So far we have explored the city of Dubrovnik, now … Continue reading
Hayden has come and gone. I think this is the last time he will return home to us for a couple of years – time to knuckle down to study. No one else he knows is getting married. As always … Continue reading