Alice turns 11

 Hard to believe that the little miss turned 11 recently! She celebrated at a delicious Japanese dinner at Raku and then cake at home. She also had a fun party with her friends.

There were lovely school photos too.

Home activities

 We have been home for quite a few weeks. So now is the time to get back to normal. I had a few quilts professionally quilted before I went away so I enjoyed binding and labelling them. Nice to see them finished. The first is Owl and Hare Hollow and the second is the Adeline and Remy quilt from my quilting holiday last year.

I had knitted this cardigan earlier on so it needed blocking and buttons.

The week we returned we had to head to Sydney for a funeral for Bruce's cousin. He had been very ill and was 82 but he will be missed. Graham was the loveliest man and the memoral service was really beautiful. As the family doesn't get together often a few pictures were taken.

Last day

 On Friday, 16th May, we checked out of the unsatisfactory apartment and put our bags into storage and had another wander around Vienna. I had my first german sausage in a roll for lunch and it didn't disappoint. We had arranged to meet my cousin's daughter in the afternoon at the Belvedere Palace. We enjoyed a yummy afternoon tea, had a wander in the gardens and then headed into town for a drink. It was lovely to see Renate as she had visited Australia a long time ago and stayed with us in Canberra.

Earlier in the day i had visited a gorgeous needlepoint shop and was allowed to take some photos.

We then caught the train to the airport ready for our long flights home. We arrived home on Sunday morning and having a shower was very good!!!

Vienna

 On Thursday 5th May, Penny and John headed home and we did a bit of exploring on our own. It was a bit cooler and rainy. We saw the Karlskirche and saw some interesting architecture at the Hundertwasserhaus. The highlight was a visit to the Vienna Museum which is free and has a wonderful display of the history of Vienna.