Justin and Helen Macinante
Justin and Helen are living and working in Stuttgart, Germany for the next year or two. Whilst there, they are seeing lots of Europe. GH
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Wedding Bells
Moya has finally said yes to Ray Sambuco when he asked for her hand in marriage. They are going to be married on Sunday March 18th, 2007.
It will be a small wedding for immediate family only; Moya is one of seven, so much for a small affair. RS
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Michael andKath's Vietnam Adventure
In April / May 2006, Mick and Kath Macinante went on a rail tour of Vietnam organised by an Australian Vietnam War veteran. They commenced the journey in Saigon and the Mekong River Delta in the South and travelled by train up the coastline of this long and narrow country boarding on the South China Sea. Mick and Kath visited many historical places like Nha Trang, the ancient capital
Hoi An, Danang and Hue where they enjoyed a cyclo ride to their imperial dinner and visited the famous Citadel palace. After much travel they eventually arrived in the
northern capital Hanoi. From Hanoi they went to the mountain region bordering on China and interacted with some of the hill tribes. A highlight was seeing the tribes tendering to their rice paddies with the use of their buffaloes. The tour was a great experience of a culture and traditions so different from ours. MM
Beatson Family Additions
Shane Beatson, grandson of Millison Beatson is the proud father of a daughter Olivia Patricia Beatson born on the
2nd January 2007.
Shane's wife Kylie was at a loss for words when their first born, Olivia, arrived four weeks early, especially as they were to be at the wedding of Shane's sister Kylie and her new husband Rodney the following Saturday. Wedding planning and babies do make strange bedfellows. GB
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Adeline & Kylee Macinante European Tour
My grand niece Kylee and I set off for our overseas trip on the 19th June 2006. Our first stop was Athens for two days sightseeing before moving on to the first of three Greek Islands. We were visiting Santorini, a beautiful area and most enjoyable. Next was Naxos, not as spectacular as Santorini but enjoyable. Then to Mykonos with its' great variety of sandy beaches and entertainment, an absolute hive of activity.
July 1st saw us arriving in Turkey Istanbul Airport then on to our hotel. We spent the next two days sight seeing. It is an amazing place with lots to explore and very friendly people. Next was a short flight from Istanbul to Iznuir where we were met and taken by road to Pamukkale (4hours). From here we had four days touring which included Troy Ephesus and Gallipoli, a wonderful and moving experience. If you haven't it is a must see. We returned from Istanbul for four days and then on to Venice, with its' renowned beautiful scenery. Next stop was Salzburg where we attended a great Mozart festival and went on a “Sound of Music” tour to see the areas where the movie was made, including the palace and the church where the wedding took place. We continued on to Innsbruck, a medieval town of various streets surrounded by majestic mountains which I believe is spectacular in winter when snow capped.
Our next flight was to Taormina (Sicily), a beautiful area with magnificent views. The people were friendly and helpful. Most spoke English quite well, fortunately for us. We were taken all around and to lunch and dinner way up in the mountains towards Mount Etna, which continually erupts and at night gives an unusual colourful glow. After five days in, we went through Salerno to Naples. Next day we set off for Montecorvino Pugliano.
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