There's no place like home

When I arrived home last night after a six hour drive from Albany, I had the strangest feeling. Firstly my house was clean - a miracle. Oh, yeah, that's right. That's how I left it for my guests who were doing a house swap with me. Then I noticed just how large it was. After staying in a beach cottage (3 bedroom home that overlooked a beautiful bay), the house just seemed so huge!

It kind of took me back to when I went home for the first time after growing up and moving away. Although this time it was in reverse. When I left this house it seemed so small and crowded, yet when I returned it felt so huge and spacious after being in the more cosy cottage. I guess it showed me that perspective is everything.

Suffice to say, I'm back home. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to see so many amazing things while I was away. Hundreds of photos later...

Just so you get a little glimpse into what I'm talking about, on our last day in Albany I took my four children on a tour of Frenchman's Bay. We stopped off at the Natural Bridge and the Gap, which are on the edge of the Antarctic Ocean. Probably one of the most beautiful scenes you'll ever get to see. I don't feel I did it justice, but here's a taste of my last day in Albany...



I'll be posting more pictures of the trip on my website, http://thefocusshop.com in the coming days.