It’s been one week since I temporarily moved up to the peninsula.
Here there is no television set, no washing machine, no dining table and no microwave. Because my current nomadic lifestyle requires me to travel light, I arrived with two suitcases, an inflatable double bed (thank you Aldi), a laptop, cameras and equipment, and a few bits and pieces.
But there is air conditioning – halleluiah. Summer in Queensland is humid, it’s so humid makeup slides off my face if I leave the applying after 7.30 a.m., and everything sweats – and I mean everything. So I cannot thank the Hairy Goddess enough for blessing me with an apartment with air conditioning.
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| Cafe with ocean views = relaxation time |
At first, the lack of TV was frustrating, but having a laptop, smartphone and Wi-Fi means I can live-stream my favourite TV show of the moment – NCIS, or watch short bursts of the news to keep me in the loop now that I’ve given Facebook away (oh the relief). Now I have more time to devote to Instagram.
After my first week, I found other things to keep me occupied such as exploring the area. Redcliffe Peninsula has cafes, restaurants, the ocean, boats, a relaxed holiday vibe, and an ocean breeze.
For me, daily walks along the foreshore keep me fit and happy especially as it involves having coffee afterwards - my kinda heaven.
This morning after walking 5.5 km along the foreshore, I enjoyed a flat white with soy and avocado on toast before the crowds arrived at the popular Sea, Salt and Vine cafe. The view, while overcast and gloomy, compliments of an approaching summer storm, was lovely from the open verandah, and with 85% humidity, the sea breeze is truly a gift from the gods.
Living a sparse life isn't for everyone but it's given me the freedom to move around unencumbered with 'stuff' while my 'house' remains in storage, and I find my path.
Living a sparse life definitely has advantages.
Till next post, it's time for a flat white with soy 😁
it certainly has a lovely atmosphere away from the city lights. nice and peaceful. there is certainly something to be said for living in a minimalist way. less stress and worry about things. enjoy your new lifestyle! cheers sherry
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry, am making the most of it before the next leg of my journey. It's very healing living like this and find my mind is clearer giving me greater clarity. Ah the serenity is wonderful. Have a beautiful day lovely xo
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