Down under no longer

On Wednesday we got up and went to the cafe beside our hotel for breakfast. It was just after 8:00 and we enjoyed our coffee and watched people making their way to work. My flat white had the prettiest design ever:

After breakfast we headed to airport, flew for 14+ hours, watched three movies (Whiplash, The Theory of Everything, St. Vincent), ate, slept, etc. Landed in Vancouver at 7:30 am on Wednesday. 

I know, crossing the dateline. Still has a real Groundhog Day feel to it. 

We've returned to spring in all its frilly pink glory here on the  coast. Flowering trees, daffodils, rhodos, heathers. 

Australia was wonderful - exceeded our expectations. I'm looking forward to reviewing our pictures and enjoying the trip all over again. 

It's always something.

Living in the modern world, there are always things to be aware of. And just when I think I'm getting a handle on things, off to Australia where there are just so many more things trying to kill you!

On the beach:

And of course by the rivers:

And even on the streets..

But sometimes the advice is a little nicer:

I can do that... 

ps - the year of pie project will be restarting soon and let's just say 'Aussie meat pies' yum!