Leaving at the Houston Airport

In the airport at Houston right now – YIKES! Not sure if it has really sunk it or it is just another “adventure vacation”.

Friday afternoon we decided to spot paint the walls - leave the house in good shape for the new tenants. Saturday, since we had time, John made the executive decision to “paint – it’s relaxing.” Bad decision. Once you do one wall you have to do the next, and the next, and the NEXT…… we painted 75% of the house… NOTE TO SELF: Never do that again. SECOND NOTE TO SELF: John is an idiot. Let him do it by himself!



It's a bit weird - I know we're moving, and I'm excited to move, but I really don't think it is reality. .... we're just going on vacation. I don't think I realize I am leaving North America for a while. The seasons are opposite, they drive on the opposite side of the road... they have accents!



I do miss little Dawson and feel sorry for him. Poor little guy is already in Australia after gruelling flights and layovers. It is HOT in Perth now and there is no air conditioning, so I am sure my little dog is hot and confused. I get to see him in 3 days (minus time change) and I know we will be happy to see each other. But, I will have to leave him behind for another 25 days or so. Visiting hours are Mon - Fri 1:30 to 3:30. Although, becasue of the heat I've heard it is changed to 11:30 to 12:30. Poor little guy.



First on my agenda is to find a place to live and get a car. I'm a bit apprehensive about our housing. We have nothing. Perth is BOOMING and rental houses are few and far between, expensive and go really fast since there are a ton of ex-pats all looking. We will have to move fast since when the good ones go on the market there are line-ups and 4 - 5 people with offers in hand - for more than the asking price. And that is just the rentals.



Well, we are both looking forward to our new adventure. Too bad John has to go to work.....


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