MatesFest Grand Canyon

Our annual Aussie reunion was finally in Arizona!!
(In the past we have met in Vegas, New Orleans, and Seattle).


The whole gang


We drove out to the Grandview Lookout Tower and climbed to the top.


Playing air hockey with Dad in the sports bar.


Stalking a baby deer


Breathtaking as always!


We took the Verde Valley train ('Ales on Rails' is the theme in October).


Colin only spent a short time inside... mostly he was in the open outdoor car, demanding we bring him more orange slices. Colin is seated here with Explat, our platypus mascot.


Dinner party at my house...

John & Pamm (Colorado via Melbourne & Gold Coast), Mark, Steve & Lisa (Ahwatukee via Melbourne).