05.09.10

Today was our first mothers day with our 'mum' away from home, Jenny. She (and Len) have been so wonderful to us, that it really feels like we are still at home. We got up early and ran to the store to get her some flowers and a card. Justine got her a waffle maker, which we recently found out, is not nearly as popular as it is in the states. I guess they eat them out here like we eat crepes. You go out to eat them, but you'd never make them at home. Well, we didn't forget about our moms back home either. Before we left, we had hid cards in our moms houses so that they could open them for mothers day. Happy Mothers Day to everyone!

On another note....
Even though it has been a wonderful (and busy) few weeks in Melb, John and I are happy to spend some time together and relax a bit. I know, I know...we HAVE been spending time together, but it's hard to feel like your really together when your around so much company and doing so many things. I know...weird.
Today we took the train into downtown so that we could go back to the discount camping stores and look for some backpacking gear. Because it was mothers day, and because it was Sunday...they gave us a deal for everything which was awesome! We got two awesome travel packs (75 liters each) with a detachable day pack. They come with rain covers which is nice for traveling through airports, and of course when it is raining. We got some locks, a small utility knife (for going around Australia), two sleeping bags, some rope and some latches, so we can attach things to our backpacks. We didnt find any tents we were crazy about and will just keep looking. All we really need now is the tent, and some torches.
We are really excited to have our backpacks, and I am shocked at how heavy the thing is WITHOUT anything in it! Now, trying to get everything to fit!