Just updating you from Townsville. At 30 degrees and tropic humidity the Afro is in the works. The sweat never really goes away...I'm calling it a...glow.
Ingrid and I spent the day doing numerous exciting things.
Startinf with my aussie driving lesson! I've been getting made fun of since I got here since I always go to the wrong side of the car to get in. I found the driving less weird than I thought, infact the worst part was the round-abouts.
We then drove up "castle hill" and walked to the peak which has a beautiful look of the city. It's the exact same population as Regina! I really quite like it here- kinda the perfect size and you get oceans and mountains (let's say the Vancouver of Aus). We then got iced coffee and hung out at the beach. I also got to check out the bumpin casino which I was a good 30 years younger than everyone there and was in total beach attire.
The girls really can't understand why I'm startled by the 5 little lizards I've seen in the house...by my bedroom...since I've arrived. Tonight I was infact screaming because one fell off the ceiling when I walked passed! I swore those things stuck to everything!!!
I've really enjoyed getting to live with the family here. Lots of reading and LOTS of good food. Mostly Aussie grown fruit and every day I get shown new Aussie junk food. Lets hope there's lots of walking to be had in Asia!
Happily feeling less homesick as I've settled into a home. 4 weeks today since we've been gone.
Love forever & always.
PS- KATH WRITE ON HERE IM DYING TO KNOW WHAT YOURE DOING!
Being able to live with a local family is the perfect way to learn about the culture, the food, even the driving habits! Love the pic of you in the driver's seat!
ReplyDeleteAs for the round abouts (traffic circles in this country), I'm with you there---I hate them!
Rainy with a few snow flurries this morning. Must get at the several million leaves in the yard.
Have fun enjoying the Aussie life.
Love & hugs!
We all love the blogging! Lots of people read it but don't comment cuz the comment thing is not particularly user friendly! I have enjoyed many an adventure with Ingrid and I believe many Aussie driving lessons as well. She no doubt remembers my fear of the round abouts! How about a post of Ingrid and her girls????
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute and remind Ingrid that her and I were 21 when we met......time goes so quickly. We miss you but I am so glad you are doing what you're doing!
"Ta da"
XXXOOO
Aunty Jan
Hey there Sarah. In Ottawa for meetings and thought I would see what you are up to. Sounds like a great time. Glad you are able to just hang out for a while and enjoy home life along with the lizards. I think it is a bit warmer here than Regina but a far cry from 30 degrees and humid! Embrace the Afro and the sweat - it is all good! "Keep on keepin'"....
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