It is said that one calculates the cost of living by the cost of a loaf of bread. How do you do that in a country that has 42 variations of the loaf? There's the five seed loaf, the ancient grains, the pumpkin seed, the mixed grains and seed, the raisin and cinnamon loaf, the wholemeal loaf, the white sandwhich sliced, the white toaster sliced, to name but a few.
What's more mind blowing is that amongst all these loaves there is not one brand of perforated clingfilm to be found. What's that about? Hasn't perforation reached these shores? I am not sure that I can go back to the blade on the box type. I think this must be the Aussie way of subtly pulling us away from all things plastic.
On a more practical note, Russell has found a karate dojo so will be back punching and kicking next week. We have found a great rugby club (no Aussie rules football for us, thank you) but have missed the season. Both big boys are registered for Ardross Junior Cricket Club for the fourth term and life is settling in to some sort of routine.
Our ship is on schedule to dock this weekend so we may have our stuff sometime soon. We are going away for the weekend to avoid our cold, empty house. It's cold and wet here again. If you were here, I would feel right at home.
By the way, the common or garden loaf costs around $2.
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