I had to ask myself what day it is because we left Australia on Friday at 10:20 am and arrived in LA at 7:00 am. Same day. Anyway we just got home and everything went fine on the plane. 13 hrs coming home vs 15 hours going. I had my book club book on audible which was 10 hrs long so that took up most of my flight. The sun is shining. Already missing Jude and his mom and dad and Sam.TGIF today. I get to have two fridays.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Leaving Australia
We had an early flight out of Sydney returning home to Los Angeles. We drove in the dark and watched the sun rise. It takes about an hour and a half to get to the airport from Austinmer. Athena and Mat and Jude were going to take advantage of being near their old area of Coogee to take Jude on a tour of their old neighborhood. We had a safe flight home and leave with such wonderful memories of all the great adventures we had with Athena, Mat and Jude.
Lake Como in Australia
On the way to and from Athena’s home and Sydney you pass on a bridge over a pretty lake. Athena told me “that’s Lake Como” . We had a running joke after the first time “oh we’re in Italy again” as we drove on the bridge. There’s a pretty hotel there too.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
March 30th Last Full Day Scarborough Hotel and Austinmer Pool
Thursday afternoon Athena and Mat took us to the coolest place called Scarborough Hotel (converted into a restaurant/bar) with the loveliest outdoor garden area with a spectacular view. I wish I could bring you all here for cocktails, food or simply a refreshing gelato.
After some time enjoying the sun and sea view we headed for a last swim in the Austinmer ocean pools.
Then home to relax and pack and play with Jude.
Athena is making a medley of different pizzas for dinner.
Early morning flight home tomorrow. It’s been an absolutely amazing trip. We thank Mat , Athena and Jude for making these three weeks truly unforgettable.
I Believe This to be True
"All things
SPLENDID
have been achieved
by those who dared
believe that something
inside them was superior
to circumstance..." -Bruce Barton
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Monday, March 27, 2023
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Saturday, March 25, 2023
You Will Learn
"One day
you will
learn
how to give and receive love
like an open window
and it will feel like summer
every day."
Friday, March 24, 2023
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Before Sleep
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Beauty Shop
In the 1950's my grandma had a standing appointment at the hair salon every Saturday. Hair salons were often referred to as "The Beauty Shop". (June's Beauty Shop was where my grandma went.) That term is so cute and when you think about it , very hopeful. Whenever I have a an appointment at the "Beauty shop" I hope I can get me some beautiful while I'm there!
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Wait
"Wait for someone
who could be the
moon for you. Just
as strong; just as
steady.
illuminating
changes and seas
and blooming
flowers and summer
nights. They'd wait
for you in the
dark. They'd dance
around the sun.
They'd receive
your primal howls,
your secrets, your
dreams, and
shifting tides.
Wait for the moon.
Wait for nothing
less than what
steals your breath."
Monday, March 20, 2023
Gail's Remembers Her Grandmother
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Acts Of Kindness and Love
"That best portion of a good man's life;
His little, nameless, unremembered
acts of kindness and of love." – William Wordsworth.
Saturday, March 18, 2023
March 18th in Australia
Saturday at Jude’s Cafe
A nice leisure walk there then drove up to a scenic overlook of The famous surf beach called “The Farm” .
We returned home and got Jude fed and bathed and off to bed while his mom and dad had a date night out. End to a very nice day.