Home and Back To Perth
Well after a long period of anticipation, we found ourselves wedged into Jetstar seats that would not recline, a small price to pay for the joy of finally meeting Kyan, our new Grandson.
We had big time jet lag as the plane arrived at 4 am, so a sleepless night was exacerbated by having to wait for eight hours or so for our daughter Adele. Again, the wait was worth it, and seeing her gooey looks at the new baby were a delight.
So we were rewarded again and again with precious memories to last us through to June 2011 when we will be returning home. Thanks to Carol and Ian for looking after our house and Bertie so well. It was heart-wrenching for us to see him and have to leave again, but he is so obviously healthy and happy that we know he is getting the best until we return.
We spent a lot of the time at appointments, sorting out tax and finances and helping the medical profession pay their tax bills. The end result is that we will both live to see the end of our trip and probably a lot longer.
A lot of our time was spent bed hopping, or really house hopping. Many thanks for the kindness of our good friends who made us comfortable and at home. It was really great to see some of the gang and many apologies to those who we missed out on seeing. Two weeks just flies by so quickly. It is comforting to know everything is just the same, and will be when we return after our temporary escape from reality.
Many thanks to Robyn and Lawrence and to Gail and Wal who shared their home with us, and to Wim and Sandy, Merv and Jenny who shared time with us as well. Hope you get that hot water sorted Jenny. Watch out for Merv on the roads with his new mean machine. Brmm, brmm. Congratulations to Wal for his superb woodwork in the Tourimba wood festival. My favourite was the screen.
It was interesting to discover that everyone seemed to have a pram as we searched for the perfect vehicle for Desiree and Kyan to exercise around their beautiful neighborhood. What a beautiful place at East Palmerston, a lovely serene environment for a serene young man to grow up in. We ended up going for speedy red, goes faster of course. Now it just has to stop raining long enough to take it out for a spin.
Desiree and Thomas are confident young parents who are doing a wonderful job looking after the new treasure in the family. They are very calm and patient and the love in their eyes shine as they look at their precious son. It has made it that much more real to us as grandparents to share time with them, so thanks for allowing us all those cuddles and opportunities to rock.
The other big plus was getting to see Christopher looking so good and getting a quiet cuddle too, though his legs are a bit longer than Kyan’s. Look after yourself Chris, you are doing a great job.
The other bonus of our hiatus from our caravan reality was spending time with Tom and Kathy. Sorry to let you know Tom that our BBQ thermometer worked well, live batteries no less. The disappointment was it just says “I’m done.” not “I’m ready, take me out.” We have yet to test out the bbq steak with the lid closed, but now we know it works. Thanks for the tips.
So now after another few hours with Jetstar, this time in reclining seats, we find ourselves back in Perth, a little dazed by the change.
We are soaking up sunny days and are wrapping up for the chilly nights. In the few days we have been back we have crammed in lots of shopping (let you know important stuff next blog), and lots of walking. We checked the golf course out, strode along about six kms by the Swan River and walked in the John Forrest National Park. Slowly, slowly we are resuming the rhythms of nomadic existence but it is a little like culture shock jumping between two very different worlds.
Take care everyone. Hope all of you travelers out there are enjoying life and all of you homebodies are equally blessed with joy in your everyday lives.
The Nomads have returned.
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