Flying Home Today
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340019)
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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@allknowing (136446)
• 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 (136446)
• India
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv You are right. It was all of Eastern Australia.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@allknowing , what a coincidence.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• 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.
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.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180759)
• 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 (180759)
• United States
27 Dec 16
@JudyEv Oh that will be really fun!
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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 (340019)
• 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.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• 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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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Dec 16
@shivamani10 , That is true, lucky.
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@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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@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 (340019)
• 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.
I always look forward to logging in here if I've been away for a while.1 person likes this
@responsiveme (22926)
• 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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@therealmaryyy (3162)
• 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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@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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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Dec 16
how convenient! I do love the experiences I have had with Air BnB
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@abanerjee (98)
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26 Dec 16
Good to hear that you enjoyed :) Have a nice new year too
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 16
Thank you for your kind words. Did you celebrate Christmas too?
