Dreamy and I have just returned from our annual Christmas meet up with family and friends. Each time we head to Adelaide in South Australia I try to catch up with as many people as possible. Everyone enjoys Dreamy, and at the very least, is a little bemused by our bond.
While on our trip we stayed in a quaint little three-roomed log cabin, nestled amongst natural bushlands in the Adelaide Hills. The cabin itself is surrounded by a cottage garden. It contains all the amenities we need for our stay and is dog friendly. Perfect for us.
We visited my 98-year-old father who is looking very well for his age. Dad has a walking stick but only uses it for balance when not inside his unit. My sister and I chatted over coffee at her place while Dreamy laid beside me on her couch.
A close friend met us the first night for dinner. Later in the week we spent the day together, and she minded Dreamy whilst I did some retail therapy. She loves Dreamy and he is very fond of her. I also met with my old mate from university at a local pub. We have known each other since the first semester of our accounting degree.
Dreamy and I walked with friends who are also greyhound lovers at the wetlands in Mount Barker where Dreamy took a dip in the water. Afterwards we chatted over coffees and a puppachino. We met up another greyhound lover who is an ex-patriot of Mount Gambier where I live. One evening we enjoyed dinner with a good friend at Strathalbyn, a small town about half an hour from our base. Afterwards we walked through a local park, returning to our cars before it was too dark.
It’s good to catch up with my old mates, some of whom I have known for over 40 years. Each time the conversation starts where it left off from the last time we met. These relationships have developed over many years, and I cherish each of them. All in all, it was a good trip, but we are glad to be home.
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year break.
In love, Jenny
