AUCHENDEAN LODGE
Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire. PH26 3LU
Highlands of Scotland UK

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Auchendean Down Under - 2006/7
Christmas Day 2006 in New Plymouth
with Ian's sister Margaret and her family

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The dream: Eric's first Christmas Down-Under & a barbie on the beach.
The reality:
it rained so barbie in the garage!
Christmas Eve:
Michael & Derek prepare the two barbeques
The ladies work hard in the kitchen
Reilly & Max prepare for bed
Christmas morning:
Morgan, Jill, Max & Reilly wait for Santa ..
Derek managed to get up!
"Santa" Ian hands out presents
Max, Morgan & Reilly in their new rugby shirts
Jill uses the computer
Ann resplendant in Jill's new hat
Presents are all opened...
Hunt the sweeties
Where are they?
Jane, Ian, Margaret (our hostess) & Michael
The whole group
Wonderful whitebait fritters for Christmas Day lunch
A walk in the rain & mist on the black sand beach
A few brave surfers - full wet suits to keep out the cold!
Brave or Foolhardy?
Reilly, Jill, Margaret & Michael get wet