The Redbull Flugtag Competition and my nephew
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Date: 07 April 2008 03:52:54
Yesterday, we went on an excursion into town to the Red Bull Flugtag Competition to support my brother who had taken part.
It was my nephew's first ride on the train (as far as my sister can remember...):
Me in the crowd (which numbered 60,000 apparently). I never did manage to 'seek' the correct radio station to listen to the commentary:
My brother with his 'flying' contraption the 'bogan' moth:
My brother preparing for 'take-off':
It was entertaining but didn't fly very far (if at all). It almost nose-dived straight off the jetty and landed upside down.
The last month has been filled with getting my head around university (again), and settling back into Australian life. It's been nice spending time with my little nephew.
Celebrating his mother's birthday by trying to drink out of her glass:
A thoughtful day at the beach:
5 months and now two teeth:
