Either way, we are a week into this adventure on the 'mainland'.
It has been 7 days of fantastic and 1 day of terrible homesickness.
Here are some quick highlights so far:
- The Asian stall holders at the Queen Vic markets were so impressed we had 5 children that they gave them a free koala toy each. Hahaha
- Seeing Dunc's cousin Bron, husband Nath and kiddies. They very kindly welcomed us at 6am on a Sunday morning!! You guys are terrific!
- Watching the children's eyes light up at the sheer size of Melbourne!
- Successfully getting on the city tram with 5 children, and still having all 5 when we got off! ;)
- 99c cent petrol, libraries with a Wii in them, and bottle shops in the supermarket, all gave me a shock.
- Watching the children's swimming skills make a comeback at the pool and spa here in Toora.
- Being a family and finding some groove and rhythm that suits us now.
We still haven't seen any koalas, despite lots of signs. But we did see an Echidna crossing the street and Dunc accidently ran over a snake. Eeww.
Week one was overall very pleasant. The boat trip was smooth and fun. We have enjoyed exploring Melbourne; the Aquarium and the markets.
The Mornington Peninsula felt like home. I love the sense of community over here.
I love the services that are available and the sheer size of it all.
I love that our kids are excited beyond a reasonable level whenever we stop at a new playground.
I love that we have so much more to do and see!
We are very fortunate to be doing this. Even at those times when children won't settle at night. Even when it is hot and sticky, or wet and cold. Even when the lack of a lounge room is a huge big deal and we all seem to have elbows that are magnetically drawn to other people's rib cages.
I'm liking this life. I hope you will enjoy coming with us!
God bless,
The Little Gnomads
