...Already? Despite still catching up with myself, and therefore mostly curled up with closed eyes, (something along these lines)...
Must. Sleep.
...this week seems to have passed very quickly.
The highlight was definitely our night away in the Hunter Valley, hankering after some fresh country air...
The highlight was definitely our night away in the Hunter Valley, hankering after some fresh country air...
And don't forget the kangaroo spotting!
...and a fireplace!
Settling down in front of the roaring fire, mesmerized by the flames, glass of locally produced red wine in hand and some cheese and crackers to nibble on, it was a lovely evening.
Settling down in front of the roaring fire, mesmerized by the flames, glass of locally produced red wine in hand and some cheese and crackers to nibble on, it was a lovely evening.
We have well and truly acclimatized. Whilst part of me knows that around 5 degrees at night is not freezing - in the slightest - and that not too long ago 12 degrees felt so springlike, those temperatures now feel bitterly cold. (The fact we don't have any central heating doesn't help...) Certain members of the household don't seem to have a problem staying warm:
"Ralph, move your tail slightly to the left, now leave it right there! That's keeping my nose warm!"
Mount Ruang in Bali has been continuing to ground flights to and from Bali due to its volcanic ash cloud- this brings back many memories with the Icelandic volcano doing exactly the same in Europe five years ago.
When we were living in Spain.
And getting married in England.
Which meant no stag/hen weekends, limited visits back to organize the wedding, and very nearly no bride and groom...
When we were living in Spain.
And getting married in England.
Which meant no stag/hen weekends, limited visits back to organize the wedding, and very nearly no bride and groom...
