TWO baptisms in our ward!

Ashley's baptism


At Ashley's baptismal service


Daniel's baptism

On our way to Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens

At the train station, ready to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens


With our friends, Jack and Carol


Arriving at the gardens--74 acres, in the heart of Sydney, at the edge of the harbour

Views at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Look at the size of that tree!


Roses

Unusual greenery at botanic gardens in Sydney

"Jack's tree"


Carol, our friend, next to a beautiful setting


Look at the size of those leaves!


More of the same!


Tropical rain forest area

Flowers at botanic gardens

Ferns




"Blue chalksticks," just like in the back of our office building!

Tall and beautiful flowers

Peek-a-boo!

Bats hanging from trees--asleep

Black bird and many ibis

Sydney and Harbour Bridge from gardens

Gardens and pool


Sydney from gardens


Skyline from gardens


Sydney Harbour Bridge


Harbour Bridge and Sydney

Sydney skyline from botanical gardens

Note the Sydney tower in the background.

Leaving the botanical gardens

Catching the train to return home

Sydney Fireworks to bring in 2010