Trekkin' with Tomie: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Perth

Karen and I arrived to Perth on Friday Dec 13th! Maddie was at the airport to pick us up! it was so nice for me to see a friendly face picking me up. We had taken the red eye from Hong Kong so we were taken-via the scenic route- to Simone's House for a shower. Again it was so nice to be welcomed into a home with a yard, kitchen and couch!!!! Luxury for me. They day was spent catching up with Maddie and Jeff! getting some baby love from Lani and meeting Maddie's twin sister Tiff. The next day we would head down south to Margret River for a 5 day holiday. Oh- I can't forget to mention the BBQ we had! Finally steak, wine and a beautiful salad... i was in heaven. For the past 2 weeks i have eaten like a queen. Here is a quick over view of my time in Perth.

5 days chillin on the beach down south with a run, swim, bike and wine tasting mixed in there.

We had a bit of cold and rainy weather but it didn't stop us from having a great time!

After another great 3 weeks of travel with Karen she decided to go home for Christmas and New years. So again I had to say good-bye to her. It was sad but again I truly enjoyed sharing this experience with her. I wouldn't trade it in for anything.

Then back up to Perth to get ready for Christmas. Did some shopping, site seeing and of course run, bike and swim. I am with Maddie and Jeff let me remind you. Maddie's childhood friend Simone has a holiday of about a month so she and I spent about a week trying to figure out where we wanted to go anywhere in the world!!!! It was harder than one would think to pick a place to go at this time of year. After a week of talking about it.. on Boxing Day we booked a one way flight to South Africa from Perth!!! A bit freaked out but we have picked... SO the past week has been getting ready for my next adventure. I got shots, clothes shopping and of course I bought a new lens!! I want to make sure I capture the game properly. And we booked our return ticket so Simmy can get back to work, I was trying to push for her to stay longer but no go.

I hope this finds you all well! I have enjoyed my time here in Perth and will get another week once I return from Africa. I am off tomorrow and will be gone for 3 weeks. Perth reminds me a lot of San Diego and have felt right at home here. I have been lucky to have Tiff, Dave and Simone to take care of me. And Jeff and Maddie of course. They are on their way home and I will see them when I return to SD! Happy New Year

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