Boxing Day. Susie woke us all up early - she apparently left Sydney at six to avoid traffic. Had huge breakfast of leftovers. Then went out water skiing. The conditions were horrible - white caps and cold. Chris went first and pt an admirable show on - he's a far better skier than I am. I went next and after three or four attempts actually managed to get up. It wasn't pretty but I glad to manage it at all. I couldn't believe how much the three or four minutes I spent skiing drained me! Chris got in again, but I wimped out on a second go and no one else would even try.
Lounged around and had lunch. Drove north and inland to Susie's family friends out a farm. Hung out, looked for kangaroos, and had much silliness in the pool. Drank a lot, and had a huge, delicious diner. After diner learned a new card game, 500, and actually won. Started to feel stiff from the skiing - if I can feel it already the next couple days is not going to be pretty!