Hot and sticky

So today is Christmas day - hope it's been a good one for all !! Today it got to 36 degrees and was/is hot and sticky. We haven't made it to the beach yet as it is a bit too hot but we will later. Paul and I have sat around the pool, sorry concrete hole, and pretended it was filled with water. We really could have done with it today but maybe it will be finished next year.....ya never know ! Paul cooked a full roast for lunch, it was lovely but you couldn't eat much with the heat. The animals have barely moved today but are trying to find any bit of shade they can.

Last week was a busy one. On Sunday we went on the boat cruise around the canal homes which were all lit up. It was lovely and not as busy as last year so we got to see some more. We then toured the streets and found a house close by which was completely lit up, with pretend snow being pumped out from the roof and a guy outside singing with his keyboard and guitar at 10.30 at night !! It was good to watch but I'm glad he's not my neighbour. It's funny how, despite the heat, people seem obsessed with snow in their decorations.

We were also bullied by Tallulah to go down to the beach to watch the sunset. It's only the second time in the 16 months we've been here that we've done that but it was a good night and the sea was really warm. We were joined by a pelican too and it was lovely and peaceful. Ahhhhh.

One afternoon we popped down to dolphin quay for a spot of lunch and a browse around the markets. We sat outside and watched all the boats coming and going and Paul, once more, dreamt of having a boat. He commented on the complete lack of Christmas decorations just as Santa wandered up with some toffees ! The guy must have been hot in that get up but the kids loved it.

The train to Perth has now opened with loads of celebrations, we are planning a trip next week to give it a go. Hopefully now our house prices will rise like everyone says they will.

05:57 - Tue 25 December 2007