Enforced holiday

Ok so it wasn't planned but Paul being out of work has meant that we have had a good two weeks as a family together. Most trades shut down for two weeks here so Paul couldn't do anything about finding work anyway, even if he wanted to which, as time went on, he didn't !! We have used the time wisely sorting out everything around the house that didn't cost any money and have had a couple of day trips into the bargain.

Last week we went to Busselton, it has a stunning beach, warm, calm, clear sea and a 1.84km jetty. We picked a perfect day to visit as it was hot (40) and humid at home and Busselton is about 2 hours south so was only 33 degrees and cloudy. The only downside was the amount of flies ! We all walked the jetty (the girls didn't complain once) and, at the end you can go down some steps into an underwater viewing area. It was amazing to see masses of schools of yellow tails all swimming by and the wildlife that were attached to the jetty posts were awesome, there were even tiny fish which jumped out of their cacoons and ate passing things which we found funny. It's well worth a visit, we took a picnic and played cricket and had a wonderful day out .....no arguing !

On top of that we have spent days on the foreshore with a coffee, grabbing fish and chips and  wandering about the dolphin quay markets and last Sunday Paul and my friend Robyn's husband Matt went down to the beach snorkelling. Matt then went surfing (which Paul has decided to now take up along with scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skiing etc !) We all joined them after church and spent most of the day there (Nakita and Lexie wouldn't get out of the sea) before going back to their house so the girls could go in the pool. We had a fish and chip supper and another great, cheap, day !

Today marked new beginnings. I met a new expat family today at the airport and it hit me how far we'd come. They were nervous and worried about starting a new life, jobs, house etc exactly how we were over 16 months ago but now we are much more laid back. We haven't got any money and are in debt for the first time in many years but our quality of life is so much better. We are more active and spend loads more time as a family, we are all healthier, fitter and happier and money can't buy that. We're here for good and loving it. Just need the boat now to make our lives complete !!!

07:59 - Mon 7 January 2008

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Sounds blissful.....we arrive in just under 3 weeks now, i am sure we will be that nervous family you talk off.......but we are very excited at the same time.

Heres to a great year ahead for you ......you sound like a great family X

Issie - 03:37 - Mon 7 January 2008