ah yes, we're back and back to reality. mark returned to work early this week and i am in the throes of job-hunting (doesn't that sound like fun?). we squeezed in one last bit of travel before coming right back down though - last weekend we were in sydney - i had a speaking gig there on saturday which ended up going very well, thanks! - so we stretched out our visit from friday to monday. we got to catch up with some old friends, which is always nice. it rained cats and dogs all day sunday though - it was like being in melbourne! on monday mark and i went to china town and had some yum-cha - one of life's great pleasures i think. nothing like a smattering of taro cakes, steamed buns, assorted delectable crispy things and a finish of mango pudding to put you right, rain or shine. the more i go to sydney the more it appeals to me, to the extent that this time i though 'hmm, i wouldn't mind living here.' cockroaches nonwithstanding.
anyway. all is well here, we're settled at my parent's place at the moment and contemplating our next move. will no doubt keep you posted though i feel that my scribblings here will most likely dwindle as i get back into writing what i hope will be my second novel. for updates on the writing life, check out my other blog at http://iwriter.blogspot.com.