Terrigal and Laser show

We've been settling in nicely in Terrigal which we have now discovered to be a tourist getaway for the residents of Sydney. Our Landlord owns both our flat and the one next door, and his main house is in Sydney, so it should eb pretty quiet most of the time next door, so no neighbours to annoy with any loud music or parties!

I've attached a few photos of our flat below:

We've been out and about in Terrigal this morning, seeing some of the sights and taking in the weather. Currently there is the World Laser Championships being held in the town, so people like Ben Ainslie are competing just off the headland, which is called the Skillion. On the walk over to the Skillion, we spotted a couple of lizards which were basking in the sun. They were about 14 inches long, and about 2-3 inches broad. Izzy initially thought it was a snake's tail, but when it scurried into the undergrowth, we realised it was actually some kind of lizard. I am going to have to invest in a book of Australian flora and fauna so that I can figure out what we are looking at, cos we haven't a clue most of the time!!

Spent about an hour wandering around the headland and watching various world class sailors continuously capsize their dinghies (don't think we'll be trying to sail them any time soon if the best can't stay out of the water!) and hunting for more wildlife, we headed back into town and to a few shops so Em and Iz could browse the clothes rails!

Found a rather nice looking bakery and bought some cream cakes and headed back to the house for lunch. I have been given the name Douglas (my middle name) as my slave name! I think Iz and Em are taking this whole "Rich, you're doing the house work, cooking, cleaning" thing a tad too far!! They have even bought a bell to call me when they want something ... will have to devise a cunning plan to get my own back!

After watching Australian Ready Steady Cook, we got ready to come down to the internet cafe. It was at that moment that I realised that I was glowing. I touched my arms, and yes, I was well and truly burnt :-( We then looked at Em, and saw her rather interesting tan (or should that be burn) lines. Serves her right for wearing a fancy top!!

Looking forward to Rhys returning home this evening as he has purchased a plasma TV and surround sound system, so an evening of boys tinkering with toys is awaiting.

Tootle pip,

Rich