Coach Express

Instead of spending our traditional Christmas in Australia this year, my family and I spent XMAS in Sweden. It was great to be so close to Santa and the North Pole, particularly for my 5 yr old and 3 yr old!! And, it was such a delightful change to be munching on a Swedish Smorgasbord instead of the hot roast lamb that many Australians still eat in 40 degree heat.

But, the most amazing thing, for me, was the totally different perspective I experienced from being in Sweden where it is freezing cold and, unlike Australia, can be dark by 4pm.  Actually the sun starts its way down the horizon at 3.30!

I was completely amazed to see that the family I was staying with allowed their children to go outside and play in those conditions.

As an Australian (where it is warm most of the time) there is no way I would let my children out in the dark or, worse still, out in the dark in sub zero temperatures.  They sometimes ask and the of course, the answer is always “No, it’s too cold” or “You are not going out in this weather, forget it!  Well, after all, isn’t that part of being a ‘responsible mother’? (more…)

Last December I participated in a 55km bike ride. It was the first time that I have ever done such a thing. A friend of mine
suggested that we enter the ride as a farewell to me before I leave to live in China. My first reaction was complete shock and fear. I heard myself saying out loud ÒNo way can I do a 55km bike ride.Ó I only ride my bike every so often and as it has just been winter here in Australia I hadnÕt been riding for a while. My friend encouraged me and told me I could easily do it.  I applauded her faith in me but thought it may have been good for me to have a little faith in myself as well. This seemed pretty necessary on such a long bike ride.I went away thinking about this challenge. It certainly would mean that I would be leaving Australia on a high; it could also mean that this would be way too stressful a thing to do so close to leaving.

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