Australia Part Deux

I know this post is very photo heavy but Australia was so great and adventurous that we had to take a lot of pictures.  The first picture is of Otto and his friend Lillian and her Dad Alberto.  Alberto used to work with Trevor at Sundance but now works in the wine industry in Adelaide.  We hung out quite a bit and his daughter happens to be Otto's age.  This photo was taken at the zoo.  Goa came with and we tromped about all over looking at all the animals and the new Pandas.  It was very fun and a highlight of our trip was taking the ferry to and from the zoo.  I think that was Otto's favorite part.  The next photo is of Otto on Rundal Mall-a pedestrian shopping street.  We spent lots of time there watching the street performers and checking out all the shops and restaurants.  Otto especially liked all the statues (this pig in particular), fountains, and pigeons.  The photo of Goa and Otto on the grass was taken in Glenelg at the beach.  There is a large grassy area that runs along the boardwalk that we spent hours on one day.  We played in the water, then washed off in the fountian, ate lunch in the grass, and then Otto took a two hour nap.  It was a terrific day!  The photo of Otto and Trevor in front of the fountain was taken in the courtyard of our hotel.  We stayed in an amazing suite-two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and kitchen.  It was the perfect place to stay for two weeks because we were really able to make ourselves at home.  We cooked and ate there, Otto loved to run up and down the halls and up and down the stairs, and play in this fountain.  It was very comfortable and homey.  Otto especially loved playing in the mirrored closets.  There was a safe with buttons that made noise that kept him occupied for hours.  I like this photo particularly because of Otto's outfit (it's adorable) and expression.  There is a picture of his Grandps making the same face.  I love it!  The last photo is of Otto stuffed in the airplane bassinet.  One flight attendant almost didn't bring it for us because he didn't believe Otto was only 24 pounds (the weight limitation is 25 pounds) but we insisted and honestly it was the best.  It gave me a few hours to rest with out Otto on my lap and even though it was a tight fit Otto was comfortable enough to sleep.  The video is of Otto doing all his new tricks-jumping, showing off his hands, walking backward, and saying ball.  We tried to get him to turn around but he wouldn't do it this time.  Australia was really a memorable trip made so much more fun by Goa's presence.  She was an absolute trooper keeping up with me while I told her to "hurry up and cross the street in time!"  She'd play all day and watch Otto all night.   I can't believe her stamina but she did it and I think she had a great time.  And Otto absolutely loves his best friend, Goa, so I know his time was much more fun because she was there.  Australia was the best!