Back to reality

The transition was very easy. We didn't suffer from jet lag again . Just a bit of tiredness. I can't remember if we told you about the theory that Lenin from Ecuador has. When you leave a country or new culture your soul takes 2 to3 days to catch up with you when you fly.That is what it felt like to us. We have not had much time to reminisce with each other let alone our friends and family. We were extremely busy back at work 2 days after returning. We have managed to have a lot of time with our girls and the grandkids. This time they really did miss us. They have all changed in the 3 months we were away. I can't imagine how Adam and Eva will feel when they return after 2 years. Ella (4 year old) told her mum that she can't remember what they look like even though we have photos it is not the same as in the flesh. We have put up the xmas tree and decorations which has put us into the spirit and nearly finished the shopping. We have been to our local Carols by Candlelight. That reminded me of my childhood being brought up in Terowie and Peterborough(very small towns) not so great choirs and the church organ, along with the town band. it was a good turnout. Gawlers' community spirit is well and truly alive. We love living in a small town. It wasn't the same as the city's carols but certainly made for an earlier night for our angelic grandchildren. We were lucky to be back in time to see Ryan's school concert last week it was top notch. The school that the children go to is also a great community. We caught up with Ella and Charlotte at their swimming classes and Bethany and Hannah's gymnastics. Their mums are certainly busy giving their children extra curricular activities. After Christmas we will catch up with Ryan at his Tae kwando class. He has his yellow belt and he loves going with Raff when Raff is not too busy with work. We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the family at Christmas, particularly my new nephew Jake. Chtistmas will be at my sister Julies this year. It will be a smaller affair than other years with 2 of our boys overseas and along with our daughter in law Eva as well. I am really having a lot of teary times this week as Christmas nears. Ah well that too will pass. We do love being home but our soul is floating around somewhere else in the world. We will be off again soon we are sure of that. Kate is coming to see us for a couple of days this week. It will be great to catch up again. We met our new Irish friend Kate on our travels in Central America. She has been in Oz for a couple of weeks for a 6 week stay. Merry Christmas to all that are reading this. We hope to be reading your blog one day as you are on your journey through life. Nick and Gabrielle hope you have a very Happy and Healthy New Year .