Going home...

I have been here in glorious Melbourne for almost 4 weeks and I have succeeded on a few objectives.



Firstly I have caught up with significant friends and enjoyed evenings on the couch with a bottle of good NZ white wine, or on the deck with a few beers as the sun dapples through the eucalyptus trees or watching the moon from the backyard of suburban Ballarat.



I have had evenings out; Kiwi Fish and Chips in the park or jugs of Singapore Slings on rooftops and consistently I have had high-quality, wonderful, generous, interesting and inspiring company.






I have reestablished a relationship with all the children that I know and love; baby cuddles and giggles are still the best therapy for any kind of ill and kids say the funniest things.




The boxes containing those worldly possessions which don't fit in my backpack and have been moldering in the corner of the shed for 5 years have been opened and thoroughly appreciated for the fact that everything has survived without damage and the eclectic nature of the contents.




Simultaneously a selection of items has been taken aside for relocation to deepest, darkest Africa; after 5 years surviving on 20kg of "stuff" I figure it's about time to take advantage of the relocation package and take along some kitchen utensils and a little black dress... well you never know when jungle fever will hit and I'll need to sashay around in a cocktail frock with a wooden spoon! Along with the wooden spoon a large number of food items ranging from miso soup paste to balsamic vinegar are being taken along for the ride and will hopefully augment the local ingredients available.


I have had a full medical check and can happily report that I am in certified good health, and I have had my hair done so I am now blonded up for summer!






And now I am getting ready to go home... good ol' NZ for a month of suxty-sux fush and chups, and all the good things that NZ does so well..... like 42 Below Vodka, Living Nature products, Olivado oils, Monteiths Beer, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, lamb, dairy, IceBreakers, hokey-pokey icecream..... And of course to have a wonderful Christmas with the family :-)