Just testing the blog to ensure that it works okay we have packed very little as was staying in places that have a washing machines but the main problem is that we have to change terminals in Helsinki and it's as cold as Ottawa. So we have to go with reasonably warm clothes but the temperature in Sydney has been up to 40°C - they have been having a heat wave. I we don't want to have too many winter clothes to travel around in suitcases.
Over the four years we've gone to Australia, the exchange rate is dropped by 40% all possible and more from $2.4 to the pound to 1.6 today so it should be fairly expensive.
Philippa is coming around to say goodbye and have a farewell lunch as our flight to Helsinki is not until six o'clock in the evening. For the long flight to Bangkok which takes 14 hours - it's much better during the overnight with a little brandy& temazepam. We have taken to small pillows in the suitcase as the bed is too flat.
There is just been a scream in delight from next door as Dawn - our domestic - her daughter has just had a baby at HR I- her first grandchild called Lorraine. Husband Robert has an immense number of work to do on the house when we are away including cleaning the gutter I'm putting some new security lights up.
James is down to kilham with the family - and the weather forecast suggests a little snow but it is quite cozy if you light the coal fire.
Your mother spoke Mairead on the telephone and Aoefe is going to Kerry a week or so to stay with Maureen. She's coming over to pick her up.
I have to go to the bank to collect my Australian money but I am taking a risk in Bangkok as we only staying overnight I haven't changed any money in the bahts - the only time I would need would be for a trolley in the airport so I hope they are free. Plus I have to order the taxi and we have to collect some drugs from the pharmacy.
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