December 28, 2018
It has been scorching today despite cloud cover. I took a thermometer outside and it shot up to 39C. At this point I decided the thermometer and I were both better back in the cool of the house! Tonight, it is slightly cooler, and I have been able to spend some time trying to tidy up the garden. I harvested the garlic today and have it drying in our entrance hall where it creates an interesting smell.
Yesterday was Edd’s birthday so we drove down to Phillip Island and spent a relaxing day in the surf and eating sea food. The waves were really full of energy, so we did not actually swim. It was good to see that there was no pollution on the beaches or in the water. It is nowhere near as warm as the Mediterranean, but it is one hundred times cleaner. The beaches were very cosmopolitan, but we could not help feeling sorry for women in full modesty clothing, it seemed a shame that only their men folk could get full benefit from the day.
We spent Xmas day up in the forest with Bo, Simon and Silky. It was a perfect temperature where we set up camp by the river. I got there as early as possible so that we could have a good spot, but it was a wasted effort because no-one else came at all! The river was a delight and we spent ages sat on rocks just relaxing. We did miss Josh who came with us last year and Bo’s boys all felt they had more important teen age things to do.
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