The Greens have Landed!!!

Hi all!!

Well, we are here, after what is one mammoth journey, and one I hope not to do in the very near future. Well, at least not in the same way.

The journey was okay, until we dropped into Hong Kong. We got caught in the tail of a tropical storm, complete with lightening just outside the plane!!!! Stuart loved the extravagant light show, but I wasn't in the least impressed, in fact, my body just went to pot. Yes you guessed it, I had made use of the sick bags!! Then tried to calm myself for the next leg of the flight, another 9 hours from Hong Kong to Melbourne. I did manage to sleep most of the way, although not brilliant. We all managed to catch 40 winks, but again, needed the bags!! I don't do well with sleep depravation.

The girls were excellent the whole journey, I think Caitlin watched Kungfu Panda 4 times, and Jennifer watched the mickey mouse show and of course the simpsons!!

We arrived in Melbourne at approx 9pm, only to find that one of our cases had wandered off, apparently it was Quantas fault. But surprisingly we got it the next day.

Our house for the time being is gorgeous. Not much garden, but lovely big rooms, and extremely close to the water marina and town. Would you believe I have already done one washing?? It is an extremely up to date top loader, sop need to get used to not over packing the machine and using just enough powder.

Our first day was spent getting a few provisions, setting up bank accounts, of course going to the park. And Stuart and Jennifer have succumed to the dreaded jet lag. Jen just completed passed out in the car, Stuart stared feeling the same, so at this moment they are sleeping. I did get abit sleepy myself, but managed to get back on my feet again. The only person who doesnt seem affexted at the moment is Caitlin, but then again, she could just completely zonk out later.

Anyway, going about town, saw alot of children. They are on holiday at the moment, would you believe they are off from 20th september till the 6th October? They also have 2 weeks in june to early july, in all july and august, but off 2oth december till end of january.

The weather today was lovely and warm at 17 deg c, but had a fresh breeze, especially in the shade. But got to the park and went to another town to check it out. Something we will be doing alot of between now and november, when we have to leave this accomodation.

Well, I'm going tol go now, prepare dinner, and wake up the family.

And it's not all fun, as Stuart is starting his new job tomorrow. But he will still be easing him into it, as I don't think they work the weekends.

So will pass my love to all you over the water...

Until next time

Denise
xxxx