To Rest & Recharge

It appears that Peter has repressed emotions that he has kept intact until this morning. The day started with a wonderful sleep-in, where Peter even snuck into Hayley's bed when she hopped out and slept for an additional hour. Another load of washing on and the girls were desperate for another play in the snow. So dressed in old gear, beanie, jackets, and gloves the girls were determined to make a snowman. The snow was a little icier which was perfect for rolling and making a great snowman. It was also perfect to make fantastic snowballs for a big snowball fight. This leads me back to Peter's repressed frustration. So all was going great; a few snowballs in the back, belly, arms and then a full-on softball snowball perfect pitch to

my left eye. It will be a miracle if it doesn't go black. The perfect pitch!!! As such I have asked if Peter has anything he would like to discuss .... Ha ha ha!!!

We spent the rest of the day having coffee, lunch and wandering through one of the indoor Malls. Peter was able to catch up with his three past students over an ice-cream, which was wonderful, while I wandered through the shops (and no, there were no purchases).

Tonight, Sal and Clarissa are having a dinner party which we have invited ourselves too. The three families all have young children who have played very well together, and with Miranda and Hayley. Clarissa is an amazing Cook. While we have been here, we have enjoyed so much great food. She even has her own food page on Facebook which shows all of her cakes and biscuits that she makes and decorates. Last night she cooked a glazed ham for us with a mashed potato baked - it was just divine. Tonight to start the dinner party she made a chicken dip which was just extraordinary.

We have been enjoying some local beers and wines and some wonderful hospitality. Their home is not very big, but the old saying that those who have the least are the most generous certainly holds truth with the Galvano Family. I look forward to keeping in touch with them.