Flying Home Today

@JudyEv (342175)
Rockingham, Australia
December 25, 2016 3:49pm CST
Our Christmas is over and this afternoon we fly home to Perth, Western Australia. We enjoyed our four days with our son in Melbourne, Victoria. The first two days we spent helping him with some chores. I'll write about them later when I'm able to download some photos. We stayed in an AirBnB as our son lives in a tiny little house and has a house-mate so there wasn't room to stay there. When searching for accommodation near our son, we found a place that seemed suitable. When we eventually booked it we were surprised to find it was in the same street and just a few doors up from him. It has been very convenient as we haven't need taxis to travel home at night as we have in the past. Yesterday we had a phone call from the family to whom we sent the calendar. They were thrilled with it as we thought they would be. The photo has no relevance to this pos but is just a lovely sunset.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Dec 16
going away is great vut coming back is even better lol
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25 Dec 16
@Hatley Agree.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
That is very true, Patsie. There really is no place like home.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Dec 16
@JudyEv right
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 16
That is convenient. I'm glad you had a good Christmas with your son. Lovely sunset.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@just4him , Merry Christmas Valerie.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 16
@cacay1 I hope you had a good Christmas and were unaffected by the typhoon.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Yes, it was a lovely Christmas thanks.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
26 Dec 16
Nice that you got accommodation close to where your son lives. So back to the grind now though refreshed to get therfe. I have spent a few days in Australia and have visited six of your States.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv You are right. It was all of Eastern Australia.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@allknowing , what a coincidence.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
And did you enjoy Australia? I am willing to bet you didn't get to Western Australia. Am I right?
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
26 Dec 16
We are now home too and stayed in a motel for the same reasons. Judy, what is an AirBnB? I'm presuming the bnb is bed and breakfast?
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@valmnz , Maybe name of the hostel.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
It's like a B&B but - actually I'm not sure what the difference is. Now I remember - you have your own bedroom and usually an ensuite and you share the lounge and kitchen with the host so you get your own breakfast; also meals if you want to. Each one is a bit different. Our 'host' was only there for two nights then went off to Sydney and left us to it. Our bedroom with ensuite was downstairs and the kitchen and lounge upstairs. Some we investigated when we were travelling overseas didn't have a 'host'. You just picked up the key from somewhere and had the place to yourself. They can be a bit expensive though.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
@cacay1 You have a room in a private house so there isn't a 'name' as such.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
26 Dec 16
How wonderful your accommodations were so close to your son. I know that made the holiday a little brighter for you.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@DWDavis , They are so lucky, their hotel stay is nearer with their son's home.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
It saved us a lot of walking, a lot of train travel and a few taxi fares so all in all it was a real bonus.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 16
Wow! That certainly was a coincidence staying so near your son! I'm happy you enjoyed your time together. Pretty sunset and safe flying.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@DianneN , yeah, they were lucky.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv You are one busy lady!
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
It worked out really well. We're back home now getting ready to go away over New Year.
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@snowy22315 (182217)
• United States
25 Dec 16
I am glad you had a good visit. It is always fun to see your kids. When will you be able to visit Ireland? That will be an awesome thing!!
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@snowy22315 (182217)
• United States
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv Oh that will be really fun!
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
We are hoping to go to Ireland next April/May for a few months. We left our motor-home over there.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
26 Dec 16
You were lucky to find an acomodation so close to your son. I am sure you had a wonderful Christmas.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv I am sure it's a lot better than a hotel room.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you Anna. We did. It was nice to have our own 'home' to go to in between visits.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
@LadyDuck Very much so. And I think I've missed your wedding anniversary. I hope you had a lovely day. :)
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 16
Glad you had a nice stay in Melborne. Have a great flight home!
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thanks. We're home again now after a good flight. The road home was bumper to bumper with traffic. Everyone is heading south to the coastal towns for the school holidays.
@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
What a nice coincidence your hotel is in the same street with your son's.You might be too tired during the celebration, yet so fulfilling.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Dec 16
@JudyEvAt least walking distance good exrcise
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
@cacay1 That's very true.
@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
We knew our lodgings were close but not quite so close so it was really ideal.
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• Eugene, Oregon
27 Dec 16
How lucky you were to be so close to your son! That is a striking photo.
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• Eugene, Oregon
28 Dec 16
@JudyEv Now that is strange! (The figures)
@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
For some funny reason, the photo makes me think I shouldn't have been there. Like there is something almost sacred about the place. It's where all those weird human figures are so it was probably just my frame of mind.
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
26 Dec 16
Oh..this is excellent
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@shivamani10 , That is true, lucky.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you. It was certainly very convenient.
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
25 Dec 16
Sounds like a great visit, but I bet it'll be nice to be home.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
We're home again now. It seems you have to let out a big sigh as you come in the door!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
27 Dec 16
Glad you had a good Christmas. Haven't been around lately. Christmas wishes though belated , for you for ajoyous , peaceful season and awonderful year to follow. beautiful sunset
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
@responsiveme I don't have a mobile phone - can't stand them really but if it means I can myLot on them maybe I could be persuaded to have one. I always look forward to logging in here if I've been away for a while.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thanks for the kind wishes. Have you been extra busy?
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• India
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv Yes, hubby had a gall bladder operation, then was in charge of college exams, then went for a training where I became a student and then some travelling where I don't get to access the net.I realize a smart phone has become a necessity now. Its good to chat with friends on mylot again
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• Philippines
26 Dec 16
I'm glad you had great Christmas time with your son! Have a safe flight back home ;)
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• Philippines
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv welcome home!! :)
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
We're home now and glad to be back. The flight was good and we were able to catch up with Vince's brother and his wife.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
25 Dec 16
Good you find a suitable place to stay. I knew you enjoyed spending Christmas with your son. I have a relative who works in Perth Australia. He will get his family here in the Philippines to live there in Perth
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv Maybe this year if all their papers are okay this 2017 they will go to Perth. I hear from my relative he is working in Perth, Australia.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
I am sure your relative is looking forward to having his family join him in Perth.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Dec 16
how convenient! I do love the experiences I have had with Air BnB
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• Centralia, Missouri
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv me too
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
We've only used it a couple of times but it has been good. This site was ideal.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
26 Dec 16
Glad that you enjoyed the Season time very much. That s a lovely photo. Merry Xmas and Happy New year.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv If you have doubt then it reflects, but I think it is lovely in loneliness.
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you for your good wishes. It is a nice photo isn't it?
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@shaynas (5487)
• India
26 Dec 16
Hope you had a good christmas with your son ! :)
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you. We did. We haven't seen him since last Christmas.
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@shaynas (5487)
• India
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv Then it must be much more special for you and him as well! :)
26 Dec 16
Good to hear that you enjoyed :) Have a nice new year too
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@JudyEv (342175)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you for your kind words. Did you celebrate Christmas too?
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv yes i did with my family at home. Thanks :)
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