Seed or Pod

I saw this big tumbleweed-like thing when we were on the foreshore at Dee Why. There were a few of them scudding across the footpath. I've no clue what they are, but they look interesting.

Sydney Mini Break

I usually have Wednesdays off, and this week, I flew to Sydney on Tuesday evening after work to meet Andrew. He had a gig earlier that day in Sydney's CBD, and was staying a day longer to catchup with his parents.... so yes, I met his parents, Tony and Liz... and his brother Jono, Jono's wife Sandra and their little boys: Thomas and James. (That's not the whole family, but it's a good start!)

The weather was gorgeous, with a bit of a breeze. We met Tony and Liz for lunch in a cafe overlooking the foreshore. For the rest of the day, we hung out and lounged on the beach, and had a play and a swim in the water (warmer than Lorne ocean!)

We were back on a plane that evening and in Melbourne by 10 pm, refreshed, relaxed, ready and set to finish the rest of a busy week.

Best mini break ever!

Signs of Summer

It's a month until Christmas, and the holiday decorations are out everywhere! The weather is heating up. Case in point: last night was the warmest overnight so far in Melbourne this year --- 22 degrees. Nice! It's also MANGO season!

It would not be exaggeration to say that I adore mangoes. They are making a frequent appearance in my meals: with yogurt, in smoothies and in salads. Stay tuned for Mango vodka slushies!

Saturday Afternoons

Last Saturday, Andrew and I spent a warm sunny afternoon wandering around the sculpture park at the Heide Art Gallery.

There were people picnicking on the grass, and bees humming all around the beautiful grounds. Funny, but I was more concerned we might disturb a snake during our wanderings.

No snakes... but just my luck, one of those bees hummed up my skirt and stung me!

An antihistamine and a Monteith's Apple Cider later... it's all good! Who knew? Better than an Epi-pen.

It's Been a While

Rock sculptures in North Lorne

Life's been busy, and my internet has been dodgy... but here I am, with an update.

• Teaching continues to be fun and easy.
• Spring is in full swing in Melbourne.
• I've got projects for next year in the works.

Andrew and I got away for the Long Weekend at the beginning of November. Melbourne Cup is "the race that stops the nation". For those punters who love the races, it means a weekend of suits and ties, frocks, fascinators, betting on horses and drunken shenanigans. For us, it meant that we could get away down to Lorne for three whole days!

There was some sun, some rain, some surf and a great deal of relaxation!

Sea sponge