Happy New Year!

A new year, a new country, a new start! The Ming family have finally landed in Sydney, Australia. After having spent an amazing 4 months back in South Africa amongst family and friends, it was really sad to say good bye to everyone AGAIN! But it was something we had been working towards for a long time and we were looking forward to another new adventure. After stopping in Hong Kong for 1 night to catch up with ex-colleagues, friends and family, we landed in Sydney on New Year's Eve. We expected some jet lag especially for poor Justin, but we thought with the time difference, we'd be able to ring in the new year with a little more oomph and tra-la-la-la seeing as this was Sydney, baby! Unfortunately, after dinner the Mings decided to call it a day and went home at 10:30pm. Although by the time we had finished showering, it was midnight and we could at least wish each other happy 2010.

We've been in Sydney for 8 days now and it's been rather hectic. Thank goodness my mom came with us as she has been a great help, babysitting Justin while we house hunt and take care of other administrative issues. In between ticking things of our "new migrants" list, we have been able to do some fun touristy things. Last night, mum and I went to watch the Broadway musical "Wicked" while Row, BG and Louise babysat. It was a fun night out with my mum and we thoroughly enjoyed the musical and even bought the souveneirs to take home.

                                    New Year's Eve dinner at BG's apartment