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    5. April 2022 19:04
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    Dad in Sydney 2022

    5. April 2022 19:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    It has been three years since I last spent time with my dad. This is due to Australia closing its bo
    It has been three years since I last spent time with my dad. This is due to Australia closing its borders for two years due to the Covid pandemic.

    As soon as they announced opening the borders again in February my dad booked his ticket to come a visit.

    It was really nice to have him here and different from when he has been here previously. For starters, he was here by himself which was a different dynamic and also Aiden and Lucas have grown older and really enjoyed bonding with 'Bedstefar'. Especially Aiden and my dad found that they had music in common and Aiden took great prise in being able to play some of the pieces on piano that my dad was able to sing.





    I really enjoyed having a few beers (and other good stuff) with him while he was here.






    A couple of years ago I bough a machine to transfer my dads and grandads old 8mm film to digital. Because of the pandemic I was never able to try it out. My dad brought one of his films to do a trial transfer. It worked really well and he'd now brought it back to Denmark with him to transfer the rest.



    One afternoon dad and I went up to the Barrenjoey lighthouse. My dad is still able to do it although he is a bit slower and not as strong as he used to be.







    5. April 2022 15:04
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    Lucas awesome checkmate award

    5. April 2022 15:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas is part of the schools chess club.The other day he was very proud that he'd received this awar
    Lucas is part of the schools chess club.

    The other day he was very proud that he'd received this award.

    30. December 2021 17:12
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    Christmas 2021

    30. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    This Christmas was almost normal with the Covid restrictions lifted.As usual we did our annual Chris
    This Christmas was almost normal with the Covid restrictions lifted.

    As usual we did our annual Christmas photo.


    Kims dad is staying at Kims sisters place over Christmas after haing been in hospital. He is looking the best he has for years.



















    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Guinea Pigs

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    We were looking after a couple of guinea pigs for a couple of weeks while one of Aiden friends was a
    We were looking after a couple of guinea pigs for a couple of weeks while one of Aiden friends was away.

    The boys had to do all the work cleaning and feeding them.





    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Playing Chess

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas has joined the chess club at school, so for fun (and to give him practice) we sometimes play.
    Lucas has joined the chess club at school, so for fun (and to give him practice) we sometimes play. I was very proud that I one day managed to checkmate him with just two pawns and my king.



    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Surfing 2021

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas and Aiden got themselves a surfing lesson. Aiden was too scared to go, but Lucas had a great t
    Lucas and Aiden got themselves a surfing lesson. Aiden was too scared to go, but Lucas had a great time.





    Because he liked it so much we decided to get him (and Aiden) a surfboard for Christmas as well.




    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Karate 2021

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Again we did karate this whole year. This included a number of gradings followed by social events.I
    Again we did karate this whole year. This included a number of gradings followed by social events.

    I treated myself to a new gi (uniform) when I graduated to my 3rd Kyu.














    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Hunter Valley

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    We did another Hunter Valley Trip with Sasha and Richards families.Again we stocked up on a lot of w
    We did another Hunter Valley Trip with Sasha and Richards families.

    Again we stocked up on a lot of wine.







    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Piano and Guitar

    29. December 2021 17:12 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Mid year I decided to get an electric piano. I've always wanted to learn and we wanted to boys to st
    Mid year I decided to get an electric piano. I've always wanted to learn and we wanted to boys to start playing as well.

    We have been using an online lesson system and it has been working really well for us. Especially Aiden seems to pick it up quickly.

    Aiden has also been begging to get an electric guitar, so this Christmas we got him one. It is fortunate that the same online lesson subscription also covers guitar playing.






    29. December 2021 17:12
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    Various 2021

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    This are from various events of 2021Lucas Holy CommunionLunar EsclipseSwimming at Yarra Bay in the m
    This are from various events of 2021

    Lucas Holy Communion

    Lunar Esclipse



    Swimming at Yarra Bay in the middle of winter

    Aidens Learning award

    Empty Maroubra Beach during covid lockdown

    Seafood dinner with family

    Chillies harvested from the garden

    Cooking lobster at home during lockdown

    Spotted Herbie in our local area

    Monkeys in a tree

    Playing games at home during Covid lockdown

    Enjoying a hot chocolate during Covid lockdown

    Boys make a mess and have to clean the house


    Dinner at home during Covid lockdown

    Conference call with family during Covid lockdown

    How many people can you fit into a dinghy?

    Pho at the local cafe

    Going for a walk after Covid restrictions lifted

    On a conference call with Dalai Lama from home

    Kim received a Hoodie to keep her warm in the cold winter evenings. I thought it was something else and wrote instructions on the packaging.

    Aidens birthday was bowling with his friends and dinner with family

    Kim dressed appropriately for walking 20 meters to the car

    The boys learning to use a hammer.


    Spending time at Yarra bay


    Aiden still struggling, although him now having a piano seems to help him.

    Lucas got some more awards at the Athletics carnival to add to his swimming awards.



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    5. February 2026 09:02
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    Naughty Christmas 2023

    5. February 2026 09:02 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Santa knows if you have been naughty or not...
    Santa knows if you have been naughty or not...


    5. February 2026 09:02
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    2026 Cook Islands - Black Rock Beach Swimsuit

    5. February 2026 09:02 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    One morning we went to Black Rock Beach. I managed to do a quick swim suit photoshoot with the most
    One morning we went to Black Rock Beach. I managed to do a quick swim suit photoshoot with the most beautiful girl I know.















    23. August 2023 20:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Driving and Various

    23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed

    The trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed the first night.

    Next day we drove through Arthurs Pass to Franz Josef (a long drive) where we stayed for three nights. This was mainly so that we had a spare day in case the weather closed in and we couldn't fly to the glacier.

    From there we drove to Queenstown via Wanaka and the Crowns Range (another long drive). We were lucky that this was open and that snow chains weren't required.

    Here we stayed for 5 nights whereafter we went to Twizel near Mount Cook for two night.

    Lastly we drive back to Christchurch to fly out.

    Queenstown is a scenic place, but lost of other scenic places along the way.



























    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - West coast

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The west coast of New Zealand is really beautiful.It is not very populated and there are not a lot o
    The west coast of New Zealand is really beautiful.

    It is not very populated and there are not a lot of tourists either as it is hard to get to.

    We did a lot of walks in the area both around beautiful lakes and also at the beach outside Fox Glacier and Franz Josef villages.






































    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Lake Wanaka and the famous most photographed tree.

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Driving back towards Queenstown we had to go through Wanaka. Boy, has it changed! It used to be a sm
    Driving back towards Queenstown we had to go through Wanaka. Boy, has it changed! It used to be a small place with maybe fifty houses, but now it is a proper town with lots of cars and traffic.

    It is very scenic approaching Lake Wanaka, and the lake itself has this tree growing in the water that photographers from all around the world come here to take photos of.












    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Castle Hill Boulders

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Driving from Christchurch toward the west coast we passed the Castle Hills boulders.This is a phenom
    Driving from Christchurch toward the west coast we passed the Castle Hills boulders.

    This is a phenomenal place to go climbing if you are a good boulderer. It is also quite scenic to just go for a walk.

    We saw lots of people with their bouldering mats (a soft mat to land on when you are climbing).






    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Skiing

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    At Queenstown we did 4 days of skiing at the Remarkables.The boys did two days of lessons and were w
    At Queenstown we did 4 days of skiing at the Remarkables.

    The boys did two days of lessons and were with me the other two days. Some friends of our joined us in Queenstown, so for the other days I had Tod to go with, who is a very decent snowboarder.

    Aiden and Lucas are both becoming good skiers, but especially Lucas is getting really good to the point where I can bring him onto black runs.

    Although Kim is still very much a beginner she still did two days of skiing sticking to the beginner slope where there is a 'magic carpet' lift. I did see some improvement to last year, but she is still too scared to go on the proper lifts.

    I bought my own ski boots last year and brought them along (my feet are not compatible with rental ski boots).















    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Lake Pukaki chapel

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    At Lake Pukaki there is this little beautiful chapel at the lake. Again this is a really photographe
    At Lake Pukaki there is this little beautiful chapel at the lake.

    Again this is a really photographed location and much more busy than I remember it.



    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Mount Cook

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    At Mount Cook we did a long 10km walk to the start of the Hooker glacier. It is a beautiful walk whe
    At Mount Cook we did a long 10km walk to the start of the Hooker glacier.

    It is a beautiful walk where you walk past the Tasman Glacier and Muller Glacier before you eventually come to the Hooker Glacier lake.

    The lake was frozen with an iceberg floating around in it.















































    23. August 2023 19:08
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    New Zealand 2023 - Lindis Pass

    23. August 2023 19:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    A place that I have always found really magical is driving through the Lindis Pass.Kim doesn't think
    A place that I have always found really magical is driving through the Lindis Pass.

    Kim doesn't think much of it, but since I visited it the first time, I've alwas found the rolling hills and the colours absolutely stunning.