I took an early morning trip to Ipswich to catch up with Alister, Crystal & Kiara. When I got there Kiara was standing up at the front door looking out. We ended up going to the free zoo in the city centre and also to the Japanese Gardens that they have there. These are really beautiful and there are some lovely walking paths around the gardens.

Gai's bears from our travels.	Gypsy claims her bed spot.	Michael's back yard. Some weeds were taller than me.	Another view.
Now how do I get out of here ?.	Hi Grand Dad.	Why are you in the back of the car with me ?.	Off to the zoo we go.
You are here ! PS - yellow dot.	A fat lizard.	The wallabies were down the back.	The black swans came to investigate us.
This was a cute animal.	Sleepie time for the wombat.	I want to get out...please.	Crystal & Alister follow the emu.

Rock wallabies.

The entrance.

Entrance to the Japanese Garden.

The lake just inside the entrance.

View over the lake.

Nice presentation.

View to the left.

View to the right.

And in the corner.

The bridge over the stream.

A Japanese tea house.

The 15 year Tea House plaque.

Bridges cross the stream.

A gate through to the garden.

Gentle slopes makes easy walking.

Looking back to the entrance.

This grass was all 'fluffy'.

The offical plaque.

View over the plaque.

Are you back in the car again.

Can you see my two front teeth ?.