10 things I love about Perth

• Being near my sisters is a real treat. We are staying with my youngest sister Brenda and I am loving her sense of humour. We are having lots of fun together.

• The weather has been amazing since we have been here. Cool at night and beautiful during the day. It has been very good for our spirits and just what we need (though I am saying prayers for the farmers who really do need rain). I don't want to be too selfish.

• Living near the Canning River. Each morning last week I walked Archie (Brenda's King Charles Spaniel) along the river. What a lovely way to start the day.

• Travelling on the train. So different to train travel in Europe. But as I mentioned in my last blog, the trip along the river is spectacular.

• Not having to worry about speaking bad German! Roger and I do a little communicating in German, but not much. Our ears do prick up when we hear 'anything German!!'.

• At the moment, living so close to the city. Perth is such a beautiful city. We haven't had a lot of time to explore, but we will in time!

• The friendliness of people. Everyone we have contacted has been very polite and helpful. This has been such a blessing to us both at this difficult transition time.

• Getting dressed up and going to work is a treat. I hope it lasts! I don't want to work every day and are still working this all out. Stay tuned!

• Fish and chips down at Cottesloe Beach (with a wine or 2 thrown in). Must get a good photo so you believe me how wonderful it is! Hope to go down this week when Tim and Amy are with us for 4 days.

• Revisiting old haunts that I haven't been to for 30 years. Wow! How things change. I think once we have settled in we are really going to enjoy our time here. We just need to take one day at a time. All of us need to do this and not get ahead of ourselves.

Till next time........ Gaynor