An Update

It's been a week now since we arrive in Anges Water/1770. When we arrived we both got a good vibe that this would be a good place, and it has been a good week. It's like being on an island. We are surrounded by National parks and the ocean. This means that development is at a low. There are not many places to spend your money. Although food, gas, etc does cost a pretty penny. Accomodations are cheap! ($5.50 a night) If you stay a week you get the 7th day for free. That includes bush washrooms (out house of sorts), free BBQ's (electrical type) and an outdoor cold shower. Did I mention the very private beaches? Peter and I feel very comfortable here and have decided to stay for awhile. I've managed to secure a job a local cafe. So far I've been going in for few hours in the morning making a few beverages and always one for myself! Then I head to the library for some free internet. I also managed to get a library card! (Any book suggestions?) Beach and books go together so well! The cafe has said I will get a lot of hours once they get busy. Australians get about 6 weeks of holiday time for Christmas. Lovely. That means we will get a lot of tourists coming in to spend money!Peter has yet to secure a job but everyone that he calls said they have big jobs coming up in a few weeks. It would be great if he were to get a job but I think we can live quite happily off of what I make. During the day he takes long walks on the beach and putters with the van. We found an op shop in town and he's bought a pair of Auzzie work shorts. I will try to get a picture of him in them. (Something like Dad's cut off shorts!)Life here is a lot slower than we are used to. I think it will be an adjustment. Sometimes I am unsure if this is the right thing to do. But it is a 15 minute walk to the cafe from our campsite. The campground is quiet and the beaches are so secluded. We have yet to find a church but hopefully that will come. We have been thinking about Christmas and how we want to celebrate it. We would like to have something for the Advent Season. Perhaps a reading or something. Does anyone have any ideas for this?Last week we went on The Spirit of 1770 Cruise to Lady Musgrave Island. It was a beautiful day for going to the island. This is the most southern point of the Great Barrier Reef. We spent a few hours snorkelling. It never fails to amaze me. We were able to get a free trip by working for the company. Peter was put to work washing a boat and I was in the office putting brochures in envelopes and such. It was a great way to get to the island without dishing out a wack of cash ($160 each.) Since we are off the beaten track we had to get a new phone #, which I will email to you all. In addition the cafe said I could give you their mailing address in case any of you want to send a Christmas card! It's time for me to hit the beach. Sending our love to all!