Another early start with bleary eyes and Tyler and Maxine are in the bath before we even get out of bed. Bryce and Michaela are dressed and ready for the day (in matching camoflage {?sp} pants) before breakfast.
We are supposed to be waiting for some old New Guinea friends to call in, but when they haven't arrived by the time Chris and Desmond arrive, we decide to go to the zoo with them. Hey! We want to see the zoo too. Monique offers to give them the message for us that we have gone out and that we will call them tonight.
We arrived an hour after opening time, (because Daylight Saving has been extended for another week), and we can't get a park at the top entrance. We follow Des and drive right to the bottom of the park at the water's edge, where the ferry comes in, and we park there and go in that entrance. From there, we get the Sky Safari to the top and then wind our way, on foot, back down through the zoo, stopping at all the exhibits on the way.
Two of the famous landmarks of the harbour and, of course, one of the famous Manly Ferries.Just before lunch, and about half way down, we find ourselves at the Free Flight Show, where Chris and Des had a lot of experience when they were working here. What a stunning setting. It is set up as an ampitheatre facing out over the harbour with breathtaking views of the city and it's famous landmarks. The main 'stage' for the birds and their handlers was at the bottom of the tiers of seating.
It was here that we experienced the highlight of our day - expecially for Bryce - because Chris & Des had pre-arranged for Bryce to participate by catching one of the owls. We are so proud of him.
Travelling back to the bottom in the Sky Safari. We finished the day by meeting the rest of the family at Balmoral Beach for fish & chips. The 2 younger girls played in the sand and Bryce & Michaela had a short swim before they found a dog to play with up on the grass. A fitting way to end another wonderful day.
The Laaper/Pasop/Wichems extended family.
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