Mum, Dad, Linda and Stuart arrive and Manly

Didn't sleep the best lady night think woke up about 4 timed think eventually got up 7 must off been all excitement off parents arriving. Have breakfast smoothie then shower and Rachel got up 7.30 so didn't end leaving ours til after 8.30 so thought might not make it in time to welcome Mum and Dad to Sydney. Luckily we got there 9.30 and there had only just arrived so was good timing in the end and was so nice nice to see them. But unfortunately there couldn't check in so took them to have a look round Harbourside so knew where shops were. We left them to get food and have rest, whilst we caught ferry from a Darling Harbour to Circular Quay with lovely views. It was then to get ferry to Manly which was very busy don't think ever seem it that busy before felt like herd of cows getting on to ferry. Got to Manly just before 12 walk down the corco past all the shops which was a mistake as got distracted by the shops. Rachel ended up getting some sandals so didn't end up getting to the beach til 1.30 after had our picnic first. Only ended up been on the beach 2 hours but was still a warm one was a shame couldn't stay longer but going out tonight. So caught ferry at 4pm and got back to Rhodes 5.30 was quick change and out door before 6.30. Got to Darling Harbour 7.30 and Mum, Dad, Linda and Stuart waiting for us outside Cyren a modern Australian restaurant. Tiago also joined us for dinner and arrived a few minutes late was a nice meal Tiago and Mum both had kangaroo, mum not too sure. But unfortunately wanted rose wine which was on menu but didn't have any so ended up having red instead. Didn't end up leaving Cyren til after 10pm and back to their place 'Goldsborough apartments' which was ok but didn't get the room their were supposed to get and move after New Year. Once at theirs had a drink only had choice of gin and tonic or whiskey so had gin and opened rest of my Christmas presents. Was more presents than I expected was very nice main present from Mum and Dad a Thomas Sabo bracelet, Linda and Stuart even got me a present a star scarf. But didn't end up taking them home as too much to carry yet and got back to Rhodes after 11.30 have tea then bed.