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At the moment, I am thankful for the fan blowing a breeze near the
computer, and I have a view of one of the many paddocks here. Yep, I
bet you all guessed - I am in Western Australia, at my parent's place.
The plane trip over on Christmas Day was an event in itself, and I
remember thinking at numerous times during the journey that I really
should take a sedative when flying in an aeroplane. I found myself very
very nervous about being kilometres up in the air, and my nephew
playing near the emergency exit.
Perth domestic airport reminds me of Hobart domestic airport, in that the carpark is not multi-level, and consists of what could be your ordinary shopping centre carpark. At least Perth airport building has a few levels to it, and they don't make you walk down stairs onto the tarmac. When I saw my parents, it was an emotional occasion, considering I hadn't seen my dad since September. Finally organising Mel, Axel, Joshua (5), Beck, Jasmine (1), luggage and hire car, and we were off to Spencers Brook Rd, where the Ellel WA base is. This took about an hour and twenty minutes, and I slept most of the way. The difference between Perth and Sydney in enormous. One, Sydney is infinately better. Secondly, travelling an hour out of the centre of Sydney will get you - well, still in Sydney's outer suburbs. Travelling twenty minutes out of Perth, well you're in the outback. Red dirt, intense heat, kangaroos, everything.
Northam is the closest town to here, and its this amazingly flat town, with red dirt footpaths, every car with a fine film of red dirt, and every second building is a pub. There is a cinema, which I visited last night. The movie started a half hour after the scheduled time, and you could actually see the edge of the film on the screen because they can't hold the projecter straight. Thats what phone books are for! :-)
Ellel base, has a massive sign out the front declaring its presence, and aim of helping everyone know god, in the middle of absolutely nowhere. There are five houses, one of which my parents live in, an office, a recreation hall, lots of dorms, and a mess hall. It kinda reminds me of one of those places especially set up for school camps? Anyway, apparently it used to be a US Navy Base when they had ships at Freemantle during some war. A bit of trivia that seems to be repeated a lot.
I helped feed the animals today, which consist of domesticated kangaroos, a very whiny donkey and a slightly un-nerving emu. I am lucky enough to have my own little cabin, complete with air conditioning, a small kitchen and glorious queen bed, that I take pleasure in sleeping right in the middle of.
This week's activities have taken us to Toojay and York (similar towns to Northam), the Harbourtown shopping centre in Perth (where much bargains were found, and many clothes purchased) and Freemantle. At the moment, Freemantle has been my favourite place. Its a very pretty little town, with lots of trendy shops and cafe's. This week I have tried my best to relax, and soak up the many many many stars at night, adjust to the three hour time difference, and cope with the children. Its good being an auntie in many ways - I can give them back when they get to annoying!
I am looking forward to returning to Sydney, although its always nice to spend time with family. I think I actually enjoy being busy now, as much as I savour peace and quiet, the whole busy routine thing is definately growing on me.
Perth domestic airport reminds me of Hobart domestic airport, in that the carpark is not multi-level, and consists of what could be your ordinary shopping centre carpark. At least Perth airport building has a few levels to it, and they don't make you walk down stairs onto the tarmac. When I saw my parents, it was an emotional occasion, considering I hadn't seen my dad since September. Finally organising Mel, Axel, Joshua (5), Beck, Jasmine (1), luggage and hire car, and we were off to Spencers Brook Rd, where the Ellel WA base is. This took about an hour and twenty minutes, and I slept most of the way. The difference between Perth and Sydney in enormous. One, Sydney is infinately better. Secondly, travelling an hour out of the centre of Sydney will get you - well, still in Sydney's outer suburbs. Travelling twenty minutes out of Perth, well you're in the outback. Red dirt, intense heat, kangaroos, everything.
Northam is the closest town to here, and its this amazingly flat town, with red dirt footpaths, every car with a fine film of red dirt, and every second building is a pub. There is a cinema, which I visited last night. The movie started a half hour after the scheduled time, and you could actually see the edge of the film on the screen because they can't hold the projecter straight. Thats what phone books are for! :-)
Ellel base, has a massive sign out the front declaring its presence, and aim of helping everyone know god, in the middle of absolutely nowhere. There are five houses, one of which my parents live in, an office, a recreation hall, lots of dorms, and a mess hall. It kinda reminds me of one of those places especially set up for school camps? Anyway, apparently it used to be a US Navy Base when they had ships at Freemantle during some war. A bit of trivia that seems to be repeated a lot.
I helped feed the animals today, which consist of domesticated kangaroos, a very whiny donkey and a slightly un-nerving emu. I am lucky enough to have my own little cabin, complete with air conditioning, a small kitchen and glorious queen bed, that I take pleasure in sleeping right in the middle of.
This week's activities have taken us to Toojay and York (similar towns to Northam), the Harbourtown shopping centre in Perth (where much bargains were found, and many clothes purchased) and Freemantle. At the moment, Freemantle has been my favourite place. Its a very pretty little town, with lots of trendy shops and cafe's. This week I have tried my best to relax, and soak up the many many many stars at night, adjust to the three hour time difference, and cope with the children. Its good being an auntie in many ways - I can give them back when they get to annoying!
I am looking forward to returning to Sydney, although its always nice to spend time with family. I think I actually enjoy being busy now, as much as I savour peace and quiet, the whole busy routine thing is definately growing on me.