Christmas Day (25 December 2006)

John and I had to get up early on the 25th to prepare the nibbles and to go to Willunga. It was a little bit difficult to wake up due to the midnight Christmas mass.


We had a very nice day with John's family and a marathonic time going from house to house and eating and opening gifts in all of them. However we enjoyed the day and took some nice photos.


Here a collage we have prepared.

Christmas Eve (24 December 2006)

This was my first Christmas away from my family in Peru; actually it was my first Christmas outside Peru; so like you could all imagine it was difficult for me to have the Christmas spirit. However I said to myself that this is not the last Christmas of my life and I trust that the next ones will be with my peruvian family. It was a strange feeling to be so far from them but also to be so close to the man I love and to his family. It was wonderful to see how happy they were having John so close to them.


I have to recognise that the first days of December were hard for me but because I love Christmas so much and because I believe that being sad is not part of the season I decided to decorate my house and bring the Christmas spirit into my home.


After a lot of work this was the final decoration at our home.





At the last minute we decided to celebrate Christmas Eve with the family. This was a lot of work for me because John was working all the 24th. I worked very hard, starting early in the morning, to prepare dinner. Here some photos of our Christmas Eve table (Yummy Prawn Cocktails!).



Here is the chef (myself) with the yummy caneloni.


We had a nice evening with all the family; we opened crackers to have some fun and gave all our Christmas presents to the family. Here John and I with paper crowns from the crackers.

All the family from L to R: Mary, Alison, Nikki, Dylan, Elspeth, Kate, Bruce, Emma, Lorena, Simon, John and Diddi.

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Kangaroo Island (17 - 20 Dec 2006)

We went to Kangaroo Island to have a nice and peaceful holiday. We had plenty of time to rest and enjoy the beauty of the island. We are posting here some special photos.

Remarkable Rocks... a classic.

Seal Bay.

Kellys Hill Caves.

Admirals Arch.


Cape Willoughby.

Sydney (2 - 4 Dec 2006)

Our first holiday since Peru was in Sydney. What an awesome place!!!

We really enjoyed this cosmopolitan city. We walked all around the city centre, China town is big and impressive, we saw Darling Harbour, the botanical gardens, we went on a cruise to Watsons Bay. Of course the Opera House is fantastic. Here we are.

Another of our favorites places is Harbour Bridge. Here 2 photos with John and I near the bridge.


I really liked so much Victoria Park. Here is John.

And finally myself infront of the town hall.

Christmas Parade (Nov - Dec 2006)

Every year Adelaide starts the Christmas season with a big parade. Lorena loves this sort of stuff so we decided to go and take a look. Here is a collage of our best shots.

John's B-day (11 Nov 2006)

We celebrated John's b-day at our new home making a BBQ with the family. Here some photos.

John and the Gordon Family (Lorena took the photo)

John opening presents with some of the nieces.

John and Lorena.

We love to get married... Australian Wedding (21 October 2006)

We got married in Peru twice (civil and religious) but we decided that it was not enough. We planned and had another wedding here in Australia. It was really good to have this experience again - this time with John's family and friends.

Here are some pictures of the religious service in St Ann's church - Aldinga.
Arriving at the church.

Entering the service.

Listening.

The wedding sacrament.

The final kiss of love.

Australian Wedding - Family and Friends (21 October 2006)

Family and friends are the most important part of a wedding. They are the ones that celebrate with us and enjoy our happiness and love.

Here from L to R the extended Gordon Family. Elspeth, Dylan (front), Simon, Alison (front), Lorena, John, Kate, Mary, Emma, Diddi and Bruce.

Just the original Gordons. From L to R: Elspeth, Mary, Lorena, John, Diddi and Bruce.

With the bridemaids (Emma and Kate), flower-girl (Alison) and page-boy (Dylan).

One in black and white.

All the guests and the Holden "Bride and Groom" car.

Photo Session at Port Willunga (21 October 2006)

After the religious service we went to Port Willunga to have our photo session. We chose this place because it is special for John. He spend his childhood here and he has lots of good memories. Here are our favorities photos.

A romantic couple looking to the future.

John kissing me.

Looking through the old jetty.

In the boat caves.

What a day.

Port Willunga (21 October 2006)

The photo session was so much fun. We played a lot and we got so many good photos we decided to make this collage.

Port Willunga is an amazing beach. All shots were excellent and we laughed and laughed.

One of our favorites. Our "post-card" photo.

Reception... a brilliant idea! (Willunga 21 October 2006)

After the photo session at Port Willunga Beach was the reception at John's parents home. Their house is incredible since it has a fantastic garden - including a lake. We were surrounded by that stunning landscape that makes Australia so famous. I should say Australia is a "paradise".

We had the idea of arriving at the reception by boat. Yes, we did it. John's friends were shouting "row, row, row". It was incredible and romantic. Here is a collage so you can see how it was.

Here we are approaching the reception.

It was a little difficult to get out of the boat wearing a wedding gown and heels. But it was so much fun. (Thanks Margaret and Warren for this great photo).

We were warmly welcomed at the reception. Here we are with all the guests.

This photo is one of our favorites. You can feel you are living the moment.

Reception (Willunga 21 October 2006)

The reception at "Tranquility" in Willunga was a success. Everything was perfect and the most important thing was that everything was made with so much love from all "The Gordon's" and close friends. To start the reception the formal dancing of the bride and groom.

Of course we had to cut the cake.

Here is the bouquet for the singles. Lucky Mary caught it.

To finish this blog a nice photo with our flags. Here we are.

Port Willunga, North Adelaide and Glenelg (30 September, 1-2 October 2006)

During the last long weekend of the year we decided to have a beach weekend. First we went to Port Willunga, a beach with so many memories for John, where we spent the Saturday playing and enjoying the beach. Here we are.

We also had a romantic dinner in North Adelaide. Nice restaurant, nice food and of course nice time together.

Here I am playing in Glenelg.