Philip and Julia

It was was lovely to welcome Philip and Julia Harpham to stay with us for a week. They arrived on  a stormy day and we didn't see the sun for 2 days. However we went out every day to see something. You may have seen the trip to the Millennium caves and here are some other outings.

First we visited Eric on a research station that is breeding up a Charolet/ Brahmin cross to improve the Santo beef.

The two of them discuss the finer points around breeding

The future of Santo beef - a Brahmin Charolais cross bull

Next day we were off to Tangoa, a small island off the south coast. Jeffrey, a Laboraory officer was on holiday there so we visited his mother and him. He showed us round his island and his mother gave us a lovely lunch. She then gave the ladies some beautiful Aelan dresses. Julia is going to wear hers at the EKKA.

An old water tank acts as a a suitable base for a tree

They have just had the national Presbyterian convention here so all was newly painted and bright. The mission is over 100 years old.

Next day we went up to Turtle bay having met by chance an old old Tenterfield acquaintance Scottie and heard the dirt about buying property in Vanuatu (only for those with nerves of steel).  Next day to Aore beach for lunch and relaxation (see previous blog). Then on Sunday a ride from Lopez Lopez.

After the millennium caves we spent the last day at Million Dollar point and Philip came to view the junk yard. That night we stopped off at the St Michelle Kava bar and thugh the initial reaction was .. well... odd, then later both Philip and Julia wondered why we hadn't been on it all week. Just as well they left next day.

 

So farewell to Philip and Julia and we look forwards to seeing you in Moorabinda.