news from the big world

Sometimes I am reminded that there is a bigger world. Last week I went to a Van Diemen's Band concert at the Hobart Town Hall.  It featured the harpsichord, one of my least favourite instruments but I thought I'd give it a chance to prove itself.

It took me a while to work out why Hobart is bedecked in red and black.  Dark Mofo.  Even the op shops trooped the colours.

I heard my name being called out as I entered the hall, which was most intriguing because I go to these lunchtime concerts on my own and never see anyone I know.  The caller was Mrs Mars1, ie Georgia and Jake's Mum.  She was bursting to tell me that Jake had heard from his daughter, Sarah, in Korea, and Sarah would like to come for a visit next year.  Big news indeed.  And very exciting.  🤞🤞

In other world news:

Rosa Norte and friend take their first swim for the summer season in Spain

photos finally arrive of Mark and Aloma's wedding in St Davids,

and a travel longing is stirred...

Sandrine, daughter and granddaughter in Queensland

The Floosie is off to New Caledonia next week.  Doubtless photos of her bikinied and sunkissed will grace these pages soon.