I got a new CD / MP3 player for my car. I guess this means I have to actually fix the electronics in my car.  

The Wheatland family gathers together for Christmas. 

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all. Yesterday seemed to be a bit busy, with all the running around and seeing the people you are supposed to on Christmas. We started off the day opening presents, then for lunch we visited Grandpa in hospital. He broke his leg when I was in Germany, and is expected to make a recovery and be home in a few weeks. I think he quite enjoyed having his kids and grandchildren visit him rather unexpectedly. We ate finger foods and got to chat about my trip. When Grandpa had enough, we left him to rest. All the relatives piled into cars and went home briefly to gather more food! This load of food was for Christmas dinner, being held at my Uncle Steve's house this year. It was such an ordeal to get all the food organized and to get there on time that it didnt seem like much fun. Once we got there it was good - lots of food and lots to catch up on. After the late night, Mum and Peter had to pack for their trip to the USA. (they are visiting family there) Today I awoke early and helped Mum with her last bits of packing. We drove them to the airport and bid them farewell. Now that I'm back home, it's time to pack for Queensland. In theory, Dad, Philip and I are leaving tomorrow morning for a drive up to Queensland to see my Auntie Lorraine and Uncle Ross. I hope we can get organized in time! As I type, Dad is sleeping on the couch, so thats not a good sign.

Merry Christmas everyone. May the love of God be with you all this holiday season. 

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a few meters later....  

Frankfurt's main airport. Goodbye Germany 

Felicia and I.  

We visited a pub that sold beer by the meter! They brewed their own.  

This church was bombed during the war, but has been left un-restored as a monument to everyone who suffered in the war.  

Famous sculpture in the heart of berlin. What more can I say? 

This is inside Ka De We, one of the biggest department stores in europe. It's 7 floors of shopping heaven, and reminded me a bit of David Jones.  

One last meal with Zheng-Bin.  

Konrad and Kim check out early from our backpackers in Berlin to go and see the world. Good luck guys.  

Leon, Linda and Felicia after the project is finished.  

Me and Zheng-Bin. We worked together at Uni to come up with a picture frame solution for a Philips digital picture display.  

Diana and Kade: Crazy Aussies! 

Asia Night at uni.  

We had to sample all the different types of beer on offer in Prague. Nettle beer, cherry beer, banana beer, vanilla beer, coffee beer and non alcoholic beer. All had their own flavour. 

Prague castle at night 

Prague had some pretty impressive christmas decorations in the new town square and also in the old town square.  

Barbie number 1. she's worth more than $10,000 US. 

We visited a Barbie museum in Prague. Barbie was invented as a cartoon charecter in a German magazine, before the rights to the charecter were sold to Mattel.  

My holidays wouldnt be complete without a photo with one of thoes guards who cant talk! 

The Prague castle was built on a hill, this is the view from ontop! 

Diana and I in the old part of Prague.