This morning we woke up and drove back to Stent Road so that Will could have another 'awesome' surf but it was too windy and the waves were blown out so we parked up the van had our weetabix and me and Sam did some Science work, which Sam is getting on really well with. Then we drove back to New Plymouth and stopped off along the way for Sam and Will to have a little surf and I read Marian Keyes (Ah Marian Keyes what would I do without you!)
We then stopped in New Plymouth as we had to top up the internet key and try and get in touch with the Aussie embassy to try and get our visas sorted for Feb. We managed to top up the internet but the consulate was more tricky, got put through to one of those voice messages...'If you would like to apply for a visa press one, if you have already applied press 2, if you want to speak to an operator be prepared to wait 4 hours and listen to annoying music!!' It was taking up all our credit so we will try again on skype later. In New Plymouth we wandered around the shopping centre so Sam could look for birthday pressies, he really wants a snorkel set but honestly I don't know how much we can carry now we have already added a skateboard and a fishing rod to the three surfboards, 3 wetsuits, 2 backpacks and 3 day packs, we will have to start booking a crate on a ship to take our stuff from country to country!! I looked longingly in the shops but know that there is no use buying anything new, I have no idea what's in fashion now anyway...but I might get a hair cut as have split ends like never before. After the shops we had an Indian for lunch (Will's idea) and then found an amazing campsite by the sea. We are parked up on a hill with amazing views out to sea and across New Plymouth and of course of Mount Taranki (although it's a bit obscured by cloud today). We have just been for a walk and Sam a skate board along the coastal walkway. Beans on toast for tea tonight and more surf and a spot of fishing tomorrow.
When you manage to incorporate all of the days annoyances and aggravations into such an easy piece of writing, as you so clearly do, then top it off with the heading 'What a lovely day', I am assured of so much. Your attitude to life and ability to cope is at present pitched almost perfectly and I am soooo proud of you. I wish I could weave beans and toast for tea into the next day's reposed activity and downplayed excitement as elegantly as you do. Keep going girl.
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Dad
And please don't forget to get something for Sam for his birthday from us. And did he have whatever the equivalent is of £10 spending money which was sent by my cousin Claire for Xmas. I hope you get a haircut. There's nothing like having your hair done for making you feel like you've really treated yourself.
ReplyDeleteAs for Marian Keyes, I love her too. I just hope she soon comes out of her horrible deep depression, so that she can write again.
If you find any books by Elizabeth Jane Howard, give them a go. They are very of their period but nevertheless I discovered them relatively recently, and you may enjoy them too.
Love your writing! It's so good to be able to read what you are getting up to.
Lots of love and hugs,
Mum xxx
Well, firstly I think I need to read Marian Keyes too. Just about to do a bit of traveling myself so will purchase one tomorrow. Yes am off to sunny Peterborough, not sure if will need my cossy but it's a break from the old routine all the same!
ReplyDeleteAnd the next thing is buying yourself something.... Rubbish having that what's the point of buying anything feeling. However,if you see something amazing you shoulc go for it. I love to look at stuff that I bought overseas. Okay lots of it was rubbish but there are some bits that I look at now and it reminds me of a time ago. So that was about non clothes items. Now for clothing, you are always good at buying an allrounder that can be worn on many occasions. I think you sound like you need to spend some money on yourself just a little!