Have a Happy Holiday: The Thousand Mile Paradox

This is the first in a series of posts which find me on the other side of the country, a place which I am happy to say is among the most picturesque I have ever been to in my life. Perth, from all accounts, is simply stunning, something I cannot really do justice with simple phone pictures and description, those closest to me will be recieving postcards within the next couple of days, but don't be too offended if you do not, I had money for only three of the opulet little buggers, and I had to be fairly selective with my choices of who got what.

I had my first adventure into the city of Perth today, which, while short lived, was pretty stunning. The entire city is built on a series of wonderful rolling hills, and all the houses seem nice and open. This has to be the cleanest state capital I have ever visited with some of the most amazing architecure, with only Melbourne coming close to it's scenic value. I've never seen a city filled with so many glrious tree's. It's great.

The city is marvellous to be sure, and although I am only early into my stay I am happy to say that this place looks like it's got a lot to discover and I have a full three weeks to work it out.

We had like a neighbourhoood barbeque last night and I got to meet a lot of James and Rachels friends, something I was glad for. They seem to be in a really warm neighbourhood, and thats a good thing, because when you've got three young kiddies, it's good to have the entire neighbourhood looking after them.

The flight over to Perth was a good one, I got to see the most awesome lightshow, a thunderstorm from 30,000ft. Thats going to be something I remember along with the glorious sunrise which made me fall in love with the sun when I was coming back from India. I always had a respect for nature and seeing lightning jet out of the top of clouds on a black background flying over the Australian Bite. It was spectacular.

I'm over a thousand miles from home at the moment, and every single inch of it feels like a blade through my soul. I love my home, and I love the people there and it's going to be a very challenging couple of weeks over here. Still, I'm trying to stay resolved to have as much fun over here as possible. Someone very close to me, and a few not so close have said that this trip is probably a good thing for me, because I am coming a little bit too dependant on certain people. I beg to differ, I quite like the feeling of dependance after so long on my own, but still, there is merit to what has been said.

So now, all I have to do is keep positive and keep in touch with people. I'm just remember how much fun Rachel can be, and having someone intelligent, well worded and interesting around to chat with is a boon I needed. We have a lot of similar opinions, and the ones we don't share she is willing to discuss, which is something I have a lot of fun with, so that should be good.

Ok folks, with Christmas just tommorow, I wish all of you the very merriest of christmasses, and a happy and Safe holiday season. Look after yourselves tommorow and stay sensible. You have all my love folks.

Cheers from the West...

"No minute gone comes ever back again, take heed and see ye nothing do in
vain" - London Plaza Motto, Perth, Western Australia.

FallenPhoenix