A strange sighting by Ruth

When I was in Carcoar, Ruth shared an amazing recent experience she had. I believe there is almost certain to be life elsewhere in the universe, but I'm always quite skeptical that extra extraterrestrials are here but flying under the radar. My friend Brandon, who is a strong believer, and experiences like Ruth's are at least opening me to the possibility although I'd need to see it with my own eyes to really believe it.

Celebrating Tina's 92nd birthday in Carcoar

I spent 2 days in Carcoar celebrating Tina's 92nd birthday with her, Ruth and Dom. It was wonderful as always. Great company and food and some lovely dips in Ruth's sublime plunge pool. Also some fantastic movie & TV recommendations like East of Eden.  Carcoar really does feel like home away from home. This was my 10th visit!

Picked up at Blayney Station by Dom & Tina

Wonderful to all be together again

Home away from home

Tina's birthday party

A beautiful connection between the oldest and youngest in the room 💙

My card to Tina

Tina's gift from Ruth & Dom

Tina was so genuinely delighted by her gift, so wonderful to see. It was a collage of treasured family photos. Below are some of the photos I especially loved.

Tina

Dom

Ruth & Dom

Dom & Matt

Ruth

Coffee and a lovely walk to Tina's care home

I had a lovely coffee with Ruth at local cafe which is a relatively recent, wonderful addition to Carcoar. I then went to see Tina at her care home and Ruth directed me to go the scenic walk. It was a stunning day and the scenery was gorgeous.

Stunning art by Ruth

Ruth, Tina's daughter, is such an amazing artist. These art works are going to be featured in a prestigious art magazine.

A 3 day visit to Carcoar

 A wonderful, relaxing time with some of my favourite people in the world.

Highlights

• Soul nourishing chats with Dom during the car trip there and back.
• Listening to the story of Tina's early life.
• The gorgeous animals. I love them all. Gypsie and Mellie the dogs. The chicken who comes into the house. The beautiful cat. The gorgeous horse and his two sheep side kicks.
• Watching the movie Sovereign. Rather bleak story but amazing acting.
• Some amazing meals at Ruths, cafe, pub and Lebanese restaurant on the way home.
• Doing a thorough clean, sweep and tidy before I went.

Sitting outside at Tina's retirement home

Beautiful art by Tina