HOORAY FOR HOLIDAYS.

Hooray for holidays. A little tired, a bit way too much sun, a whole bunch of fun and ..... I'm back. Back from a really great trip. 7 plane rides later (that's 7 ups and 7 downs by the way) and a whole bunch of airport time - and you know your back in Balikpapan when - the electricity goes out. Again and again and again. Welcome back to Balikpapan. Good to be back.

....... and there's a lot to be said for sleeping in your own bed. And having your own favorite pillow too. Next time I might pack that. (The pillow - not the bed)

...... and Air Asia does in fact make you pay for all the stuff that weighted your suitcases down after a big shopping trip. Oooops!

Suitcases are all unpacked and everything is almost put away. Except for the pile of English language books that are sitting on the desk right now. One must stock up on those when you're away. Get lots and lots. Enough to make your suitcases go over Air Asia's legal limit in suitcase weight. Anyways we needed them - got lots of reading time in while we were away.

Looks like all is good here in town. Nothing new that I can tell. Except for the new building that's taking shape for the brand new Etam place. Things all look the same - and pretty much feels the same too. Hot, muggy and looks like rain.

Updates from the last post:

1. The little cat - has a new home. And that's a good thing. Definitely don't need anymore cats hanging out at this house.

2. The kitchen tap - fixed. Not quite right - but good enough.

3. The kitchen cupboard door - fixed. Again - I think.

4. The Bocce Ball hunt - not yet. Back on. I have not given up. Not yet.

Tomorrow: Get back to what sort-of feels like normal around here. Back to regular Balikpapan life. See you then everyone.

Good to Go!