Travel is so much more exciting than daily reality

Getting though the WA travel formalities was a breeze.  I loved the smart chip process and Immigration and Quarantine were incredibly polite and helpful.  My gorgeous husband was there to meet me despite the wee hour of the morning, and the overwhelming heat.  He seemed pleased to have me home.  When we arrived home the old dog was welcoming although I'm not sure she knew who I was, and the cat completely ignored me - par for the course!

Cassie

Chester

The house was sparkling clean although things had been moved around to suit a more bachelor existence.  Naturally that will change.  I really must put away the winter clothes now.  Just looking at them makes me break out in a sweat, and the hideously high temperatures WA has been experiencing doesn't help.  

Our house

Overlooking the park

I have been back in Western Australia for two weeks now and it still doesn't feel real.  I am fortunate to work part time so was able to get the first Monday and Tuesday off to regroup, get the hair back into some semblance of control, and make the various appointments that have been waiting my attention.

While away, the department I work in has been relocated from a "temporary" demountable at the back of the hospital where we have been for nearly four years, into swish new purpose built premises on the second floor of the hospital.  

Unfortunately, I have gone from my own office with ample storage (way too much for someone who possesses my hoarder instinct) to a shared office with minimal storage. There are still 4 boxes left to unpack - I may get to them before retirement.

Messy demountable office

New location

I have already forgotten one meeting despite having it in my diary and have presented to work because of scheduled meetings - when I was supposed to be on a day off.  I will get it right soon. Someone said it takes a day for every week away.  I think I have used up my quota now.

The name of my blog will have to change as I am no longer in Africa however if you are interested in following my musings the URL will remain the same.  Until next time kwaheri.