June 2013

In June Safta Yael (Michal's mum) came for a visit

Before meeting her at the airport we united with Michal who had gone for several days to work on mosquitoes in Cairns

Zoe was very upset when Michal went to the toilet just after landing

Zoe with the flight attendant

We spent the first day around Brisbane at the botanical garden, along the river, in the museum and in the zoo.


	First encounter between Yael and a Koala


Zoe is checking out the museum collections and Ma'ayan getting electrified at the science museum

Then we went to Fraser Island- one of the largest sand islands in the world. To get to the island we took a ferry and rented a 4x4 vehicle for driving on the beach and sandy roads.

We stayed in a beautiful holiday apartment just near the beach	The moon and its reflection from our lounge.

We spent three days hiking in the forest (one of few in the world to grow on sand) and along the beach

Swimming in the clear but cold water of one of the island's many lakes


	Near a sunken ship that was carried to the shore 60 years ago

Having fun in the sand dunes

After the visit to the island we spent several days in the Gold Coast, south of Brisbane, which is famous for its beautiful beaches and for the adventure parks. We-meaning the kids- chose Sea World and Movie World