Laura's birthday
As we're still in Summer holiday mode we were up around 8am today for Laura's birthday. She took a few calls from the UK and opened some presents before she had to dash off to catch the bus to the beach with some friends. She was then back in the afternoon and we finished the day with the rest of the 'present-opening', a meal, game and film (with some 'champers').

Last night we all went to the Opera House for a performance of The Lost and Found Orchestra, performed by the people behind Stomp. It was a great show, very rhythmic, with lots of instruments made from unusual items, ranging from plastic pipes and water containers, to cello cases, saws, dustbins and traffic cones. Very creative and athletic performances by many of the 50+ performers. We were right near the back and although had a good view of the whole stage, missed some of the expressions and the different items being used (note to take binoculars next time!).

This was a good show to get the girls inside the Opera House for a performance and it was also a lovely warm evening, so we caught the ferry as usual from Cremorne Point and sat on deck watching the harbour, which seemed surprisingly quiet tonight. It was lovely coming out of the show at the end, to walk down the steps of the OH with the lights of the city ahead and the walk around Circular Quay back to the ferry.