Chrissy Phase One

We have already begun our Christmas celebrations with a season of overeating with Jonathon, Danielle and the boys in Bellingen. We travelled up last Saturday and have an apartment at Sawtell, close to both the beach and the family.

On Monday (14th) we had a Christmas celebration tea with them. Grandma and Grandpa picked the boys up after school and had an ice cream with them at what we were reliably informed was Bello's best ice cream shop (can't disagree) before setting out on the 45 or so minute trip to their home.

Presents first - some were hard to open.....


Sometimes what the other had seemed more interesting


And some required quite a bit of concentration.



And some; eg the fish which spew up arms and legs or maggots were both fascinating and gross!



After presents we settled down to prawn kebabs and tiramisu (not all at once).

When it came time to leave we were presented with mid north coast at its very best. Lightning and heavy rain which left us without power back at our apartment for a short while. Camping has its moments but last Monday night we were glad we were not under canvas.

A few more days here and then we head off home to what should be (cartpet and painting aside) a completely renovated house.