I think it's a conspiracy -- every time I am ready to post this, a little ready-to-post sensor in the keyboard demands internet shutdown, thereby increasing the time and money that I spend in the internet cafe. Clever, but evil.

Well, it's hot again. It cooled down into the 70s, and we didn't know what to do! We almost needed both the sheet AND the bedspread. Today, it's back up in the mid-90's, so the world is back to normal.

There are almost too many things to do and try here. I still haven't been golfing, although I bought us some cheap used clubs. We haven't been out trekking, although I have found out some good trails. We have only visited one winery, haven't gone skating yet, and have only watched as others kite-surf in the evenings. I haven't even got a fishing pole yet, and here you don't even need a license!

Our new digs have some seriously nice yard out back. Of all the places that we looked at, it felt the most Australian, with a mix of native eucalypts, melaleuca, bottle brush plants, gravillia, and a large body of plants known as wattyl. It also has bouganvillea, hibiscus,roses, and the new favourite, frangipani. Not to mention figs, grapes (seeded -- alas!), locquat (new one to us), lemons, almonds, thyme, pepper tree, and peaches. It's been pretty fun just in our backyard! For those of you who remember a 7 year old nathan counting palm trees for a summer, you will be pleased to know that it was just foreshadowing. There are 3 different kinds of palm trees at this place! The guy who owns it is a horticulturalist, I guess.

it's trying to close explorer again, so the rest of the update goes -- i've got a new driver's license, a chance to try out for a play, and a new job (3 shifts a week at the university ER -- some instruction of students required, but no grading!). Kris had her first big corporate meeting last week, and all is going well, but is more challenging than she had thought.