hungry gecko

These small lizards can sometimes be seen climbing along the walls and ceilings of people's houses at night. They are on the hunt, stalking insects that are attracted to the lights. This gecko was a regular visitor outside our kitchen window at night - he was fed quite well!

our visitor

This possum used to live in our roof. He would sleep all day (as possums are nocturnal) and run around on the roof most of the night jumping onto trees, keeping us awake. Some possums have very strong, long tails that act like an extra arm an hold onto a branch.

Photo taken by Ryo.

Ryo and Skippy

This picture was taken a few years ago when we first moved back to Australia. We went to Australia Zoo with Marc and Aya and had a great time. Ryo likes to say about this picture..

"Nic turned into a kangaroo and now we are discussing how to deal with the situation"

little wallaby

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share this picture with you. This little wallaby was in our back yard happily eating our plants. We often see wallabies very early in the morning and late in the afternoon. They love to eat grass and small plants.

Green Tree Frog

One day I looked in a bucket of water and saw this lovely green tree frog relaxing, just like he was floating in a swimming pool. Then he tried to climb out of the bucket so I was able to get a closer photo of him. I gave him a nick name..I called him Garret. Isn't he beautiful!!

Welcome to my blog about Australia

Hello students and friends!

Welcome to my blog about Australia!

I started this blog for my International study tour students as well as my friends, students and family in Japan.

To the boys from Raimondi College in Hong Kong - I really enjoyed meeting all of you and am so happy we were able to go to so many exciting places together. I hope you all had a wonderful time here in Australia and will come back again one day.

To my students in Japan - I miss you all dearly and have many fond memories of our classes together.

To my friends and family in Japan - I can't wait to meet you all again, I hope this blog gives some insight into our life in Australia!!

I'm going to write about Australian animals and places so please read the blog when ever you can. If you have questions for me about Australia please leave them in the comment section and I will answer them for you. I will also write about some every day things like the weather and food. Please tell me things you are interested in about Australia and I will write more about them here for you OK?

By the way, Raimondi students - you all did a wonderful job on your presentations - I was very very proud of you all!!
I have a question for you....who can tell me what this bird is called?