My first week away

On the plane out of Auckland

Byron Bay

July 18

Today my family and I went whale watching. We climbed hundreds of stairs to a lighthouse [at Byron Bay] to watch the whale. At first I felt excited. After I felt exhausted.

Byron Bay Lighthouse

Whale watching - and we saw one!

July 19

Today my family and I went to the beach. First I made a beautiful, big sandcastle. Next I had an interesting swim because there were two dolphins. There was a mummy dolphin and a baby dolphin. Daddy had to pick me up to see the grey dolphins. Last of all I had a chocolate icecream.

Just another day at the beach

Madeleine - dolphin rider!

July 20

Today my family went to Dreamworld. First we went to Tiger Island and we watched tigers lie down and walk. Next we went to pat a kangaroo [and a snake!] and saw 4 koalas climbing in the trees. Then I drove a vintage car. I took my new koala on a scary boat ride. The boat went up high and as you come down water sprays in your face. It was fun! It was super fun!

Snake charmer

July 22

Today I went to Zia and Honey's house. First we went on their nextdoor neighbour's boat. Next we had a milo. It was sweet. Then we rode our bikes and scooters. It was fun!

I do like to be beside the seaside

Dubai

July 26

On tuesday in Dubai mummy, daddy, my brother Harry and I went to Wild Wadi, the water park. The day was boiling, boiling hot [46 degrees!]. First me and my little brother went in the big pool. Sometimes the waves came and tipped you over. Last of all I went on all the big slides. It was very exciting there.

Wild Wadi

Scotland

July 29

We have now made it to Scotland and our house is in Crail. Our front yard is full of lavender and you can see the sea. We went to our beach and i made a love heart in the sand.

Our House

Crail Beach

My heart