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

Xmas in Carcoar

A wonderful Xmas in Carcoar full of highlights:

• Relaxing trip up by train and home by coach. I really enjoyed both journeys.
• Staying 4 days (24th - 27th Dec)
• Our core group: Me, Tina, Ruth, Dom, Larry, Eugence, Shorna and Garry (Eugene's delightful Irish friends)
• Lots of talk about movies and TV shows. We are all movie buffs so so much to discuss!
• An absolutely delicious Xmas eve meal of lamb and chicken. Shorna and Garry also shared their scrumptious vegan fare.
• Xmas lunch under the apple tree at Shalom with a beautiful group of locals and visitors from overseas. The perfect venue.
• Lots of beautiful doggies at Shalom.
• Driving to Bathhurst with Dom to pick up Matt (having a deep conversation) and when we couldn't see Matt at the station, realising we had driven to Orange instead which is in the opposite direction. Matt was very patient!
• Invigorating dips in Ruth's wonderful plunge pool.
• Bonding with Ruth's gorgeous dogs, Gypsie and Mallie.
• Sharing the song I created for Tina. She was so touched saying "I feel so loved."
• Sleeping in Ruth's "chateau" down the end of the paddock. I slept so, so well.

Traveling up to Carcoar on the train

Xmas at Ruth's beautiful home

Xmas lunch under the tree at Shalom

My wonderful abode