Just a very quick blog before I head off AGAIN to foreign climes - Melbourne this time. Yet another enforced holiday!!!! by courtesy of Immigration (not, of course, that they are paying for it) Perish the thought!
I went by bus (first time since March!) to the newly opened part of the city centre. Much of it is still fenced off with many buildings demolished or waiting for the wrecking ball. It was quite emotional initially. Cashel Mall was more or less destroyed in February and the first retail outlets have opened, housed in shipping containers. They are so bright and cheerful, especially in the sunshine, that it was easy to feel more positive.
The city still has a long way to go but this is a start. They have begun bus trips around the red zone today - not sure I am ready for that. There are so few reference points to recognise - just empty spaces.
It was Olive's 4th birthday this week and she has her party tomorrow. November 5th today so I may just take a stroll to the beach this evening to see the fireworks. It won't be properly dark until 9pm. Sarah and Matts' house building has begun and they hope to be in some time in February! This week is our equivalent of the Suffolk Show and I am going on Thursday with school. Hope it is fine.
More news when I get back from Australia. Until then, take car.
With love Carol xxx
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