Path right by our house, on the street, next to the sidewalk!
Interesting houses on our street
Our local shops (complete with "Penny Farthing Cycles")
Another interesting house just down the road.
We've finally settled into the house -- cleaners came today, so it is finally clean. We love it, but it was pretty scuzzy. The baseboards were all filthy, there were cobwebs, unidentifiable stains on cabinets, etc. Now it feels much better now seeing smears everywhere -- and we can see much better out of cleaned glass!
One of the things I like best about being here is being in a city where everything is accessible. Australians are really into local little shops, so we can walk to two sets of shops very easily (and a 3rd on a longer walk). There is a post office, mini-supermarket, hair dresser, news agent, and a couple of restaurants and cafes and the local library. (We got Indian takeaway tonight from there that was very yummy.) The shops in the other direction is a big street, with lots of restaurants (including the kids' current favorite, an Italian place that's been around for years), shops, bakeries, etc. It is also where the kids' school is, so I see us doing some daily shopping at the little supermarket there too.
The other day, Ripley biked and I walked to return library books, then stopped to buy a drink for Casey, who was playing basketball at the park behind our house. Since it stays light until 9pm or later, we have lots of after-dinner playtime.
Above are some pics from my walk one morning -- even though our house is pretty character-less, there are lots of cool old Victorians on our street. And our little shops are pretty cute as well! Finally, despite us being a main road, there is a wooded path back to our house from the shops! All in all, a 10 minute walk with plenty of entertainment.
4 comments:
Dearest Sharon--You gave a great description of your neighborhood. We can't wait to explore it in person. Glad that the house is clean--sorry that Taz isn't there to clean the floors!! Loved the houses--just like I remember Melbourne. xx, Mom
Hi Sharon,
It's so exciting that the kids have the experience of living in a city! Sounds like you are getting lots of exercise and shopping done all at the same time! Keep those pictures coming--Mike wants to see a close pic of your house! Love, H
Hi Sharon,
I am so jealous of your new neighbourhood. Unlike our cookie-cutter OC bubble neighbourhood, it actually has character. It sounds like you're getting out and about lots. Have the kids started talking with an Australian accent yet? How did the job go on the first week? The kids at school are hilarious. They take Casey wherever they go--the Little Kids have joined in, although I don't think a 2D image takes the place of either child. We had a parent visitor in the BKR when we read Casey's email out loud--she thought it was hilarious too. How is Ripley making out? Has she mastered the art of riding her bicycle in the land down under? The LK have this little pause thing whenever we are going through our alphabetical order (which is at least 3 times a day). Nancy finally told them at Morning Meeting that she is not missing as she is in our hearts and our hearts are always with us. I love the words she uses!
We miss you guys.
Take care.
Dana
Hey Dana --
Glad the kids liked Casey's note. I thought it was hysterical. I'm sure he will be glad to hear that. Nancy does have the best way with words -- even her blog responses are wonderful. Our neighborhood is very cool -- check out Ripley's blog with the Pam Anderson building! We're going for coffee up the road at one of the many cafes tomorrow. This one is an old rr station -- should be fun!
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