Perth
Perth is supposed to be a peaceful, laid-back, even backwards city. But when we go there it's fast and furious. I thought it would be less hectic than last time, but I think we had the same
number of social events, but in only half the time.
We stayed again with Graham's mum. This time, as there were several days over 40° Celsius, we slept in the air-conditioned living room. Unfortunately the air-con didn't keep the mosquitoes away, so we borrowed a mosquito net from the neighbours. That accounted for one visit, to thank them and to show them how much Louka had grown since last time they saw her.
The heat also prompted three visits to Hillary's Boat Harbour for a paddle at the sheltered beach. Twice we took Louka's three-year-old cousin Kofi, who enjoyed the water so much, pretending to be a shark and a jellyfish, it was hard to get him out.
We visited Kofi's parents, Bruce and Josie, and Louka's other cousins, twins Dylan and Thomas, many times. Sometimes for a meal or party, sometimes just dropping in. At one party, at their local pub, the waitress brought a dish of ice-cream for Louka "because she's so cute". A sculptress at another table told us Louka was like a Rubens cherub.
Another time we were walking through the shopping centre to Bruce's place and a woman at Bakers Delight brought out two iced finger buns for Louka.
We had lots of barbecues. The first was at King's Park, with Graham's mum, Debbie and Mark, Jenny and Peter and kids, and Liz's friend Mervyn and Irina and her mother and dog.
Another barbecue was at Graham's friends Leonie and Tom's place. They have a big back deck surrounded by magnificent banksias, and they always provide a delicious meal and lots of teasing of Graham.
We had a slightly rushed lunch with Gigi, who works at the tax office and had a bit of a fuss going on at work with her manager away.
We caught up with Graham's dad, and Kim and Jola, once for lunch and once for dinner. The house Eddie is building is coming along nicely ― it's going to be lovely when it's finished ― but he's taking it very very slowly. I think he wants the project to keep him busy for a long time.
Like last time, Louka was a bit overwhelmed by all the people she met. I don't think she remembered them from when she was five months old. But again she got used to it after a day or two.
On the flight home, the air hostess saw her on my lap and said she'd bring Graham's meal first, then mine later so Graham could look after Louka. Louka fell asleep on my lap after one bite of Graham's meal, and when the hostess brought my lunch, she gave me a choice of the business class meals, and a free bottle of wine! And Louka slept until the plane started its descent into Sydney.
number of social events, but in only half the time.
We stayed again with Graham's mum. This time, as there were several days over 40° Celsius, we slept in the air-conditioned living room. Unfortunately the air-con didn't keep the mosquitoes away, so we borrowed a mosquito net from the neighbours. That accounted for one visit, to thank them and to show them how much Louka had grown since last time they saw her.
The heat also prompted three visits to Hillary's Boat Harbour for a paddle at the sheltered beach. Twice we took Louka's three-year-old cousin Kofi, who enjoyed the water so much, pretending to be a shark and a jellyfish, it was hard to get him out.
We visited Kofi's parents, Bruce and Josie, and Louka's other cousins, twins Dylan and Thomas, many times. Sometimes for a meal or party, sometimes just dropping in. At one party, at their local pub, the waitress brought a dish of ice-cream for Louka "because she's so cute". A sculptress at another table told us Louka was like a Rubens cherub.
Another time we were walking through the shopping centre to Bruce's place and a woman at Bakers Delight brought out two iced finger buns for Louka.
We had lots of barbecues. The first was at King's Park, with Graham's mum, Debbie and Mark, Jenny and Peter and kids, and Liz's friend Mervyn and Irina and her mother and dog.
Another barbecue was at Graham's friends Leonie and Tom's place. They have a big back deck surrounded by magnificent banksias, and they always provide a delicious meal and lots of teasing of Graham.
We had a slightly rushed lunch with Gigi, who works at the tax office and had a bit of a fuss going on at work with her manager away.
We caught up with Graham's dad, and Kim and Jola, once for lunch and once for dinner. The house Eddie is building is coming along nicely ― it's going to be lovely when it's finished ― but he's taking it very very slowly. I think he wants the project to keep him busy for a long time.
Like last time, Louka was a bit overwhelmed by all the people she met. I don't think she remembered them from when she was five months old. But again she got used to it after a day or two.
On the flight home, the air hostess saw her on my lap and said she'd bring Graham's meal first, then mine later so Graham could look after Louka. Louka fell asleep on my lap after one bite of Graham's meal, and when the hostess brought my lunch, she gave me a choice of the business class meals, and a free bottle of wine! And Louka slept until the plane started its descent into Sydney.
posted by Liz + Louka at 9:15 pm
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