5k Kate

Japingka Aboriginal Art Alma Nungarrayi Granites - Seven Sisters Although I woke up at 3am again, this mornings run was a bit later, but much faster, then yesterday's. I was really surprised not to be too sore because of the busy day yesterday! After having a delicious breakfast with N&P, we spent an hour or two in the garden, which was so much fun. I restacked some firewood and raked the fall leaves! How lovely to do spring cleaning twice this year! After gardening, I went to go finally meet Lauren. What a wonderful person! We connected instantly and I feel like I've known her a long time. We've got so much solar that we are bringing in that I think this will finally be the year when I can use my laptop to work! I bought Moana just in case we have a film showing. After meeting Lauren, Nick and I went to an exhibit at the National Museum of Australia called Songlines: The Seven Sisters. It was really well done. Through out the entire exhibit multiple technologies guides...

Just got back from a beautiful sunrise 5k in Canberra. I took off from N&Ps house again today and found a beautiful bike path surrounded on both sides by trees, flowers, and beautiful houses. I saw so many rabbits, some magpies, and even two red and blue parrots! As I was running, I was mostly reminding myself to keep left and to look right before looking left when crossing the streets. I feel like this is a pretty good example of how mentally exhausting it can be to be in a different culture, especially one that's so similar to your own. So much energy spent paying attention to things that others don't even think about. I was also thinking about how grateful I am to N&P for letting me stay in their beautiful house. I am so happy here and they are so kind. I also spent some time being grateful to Grace, who saved me but packing me a mosquito net last minute as I forgot mine in the closet! This year I'm bringing a special pop-up style mosquito "tent", c...