Aussie Friends

After much anticipation, our friends Shane, Mel, Bethany and Isaac arrived in Malang for language study.

Phil cut some bamboo to construct mosquito net frames for their beds.

Their house needed a bit of work before they arrived.

We did some fun things as part of orientation, like visiting a local waterfall.



Reuben and Bethany got reacquainted.

We also went to a zoo/theme park up the mountain. Despite the arctic temperatures Soren and Phil braved the pool.

I love Soren's crazy zany side.





Something appears to have happened to my family.

Phew, that's better! Soren on the tractor ride, ready with his cup of carrots and apples to feed the animals.

Mel's mum Raelene came and helped out for their first few weeks, which was fantastic.



We were ambushed by an overly friendly and slobbery camel.
Not sure what Spongebob was doing in the acquarium section. Not sure where Reuben's other thong is either.