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Isn't that cute of Ciara's little feet?
Well, it's been beautifully sunny here for the past five days or so. We are not unhappy! Ciara and I capitalized on the balmy weather and had a stroll down to the beach today. We watched the surfers and bathers. There were quite a few people soaking in the sunshine and populating the beach. It's really supposed to be autumn here now but someone's forgotten to turn it on :-).
Woe is me, though, as I leave in four days and will miss everyone here ... not to mention my daily fix of Ciara. And then there is the matter of all the coffees and lunches out ... and the movies and treks to the countryside. There are some great cafes and restaurants in Dunedin - more than you would expect for a city this size.
The photo below is one I took when I happened in on Kate and Ciara lounging around on the chesterfield early one morning. They looked soooo cute.
This three-month stay has, quite predictably, gone by in a flash. Ciara is now a little over two months old and trying hard to communicate. She smiles quite freely, as you will see from today's video clip - sorry about the orientation - unfortunately, I can't rotate a video clip, so you'll have to turn your screen sideways if you can :-). Kate, Ciara, and I have just returned from a four-day stay in Auckland. Kate attended a conference there and Ciara and I just hung around the hotel and went for long walks with her in her carriage. It was HOT in Auckland - a pleasant surprise.
I'm very pleased with the number of movies I've been able to see while I've been in Dunedin. My movie buddy is my friend Maureen. She's just as keen as I am to work in a movie here and there. The most memorable film I've seen so far is 'The Boy in Striped Pyjamas.' It's definitely not a comedy but it's very well done and certainly worth seeing.
Last month, I planted a lemon tree and a lime tree. They're both bearing fruit and seem to be growing all right. Time will tell.
