2009

Although I hadn't intended to see the New Year in, Amy wanted to do so for the first time so I stayed up with her. We didn't do anything much - just watched a movie as the clock ticked over!

On 7th January we had a Farewell Picnic for Luiz in Kings Park with several of the other RYE students who are in Perth.


Luiz gave a talk at West Perth Rotary Club on January 9th and thanked the Rotary Club and host families for the wonderful time he had had.



Next was the Farewell afternoon tea for Luiz at his Counsellor's House.


On his second last day Luiz, Matt and I trekked all the way out to Caversham Wildlife Park but it was definitely worth it. We saw kangaroos, koalas, many different types of native birds and could go up close and take photos. Here a a few of the great pics we took!


On his final day in Perth Luiz came out to the airport and welcomed Andrew back then we all went to dinner at La Porchetta in Fremantle before heading to the airport again to send Luiz on his way back to Brazil.


It was an absolute delight having Luiz as part of our family and I know we will keep in touch and see each other again hopefully in the not too distant future.