Going where (almost) no young twentysomething (can I call myself that? do I even want to?) has gone before: off the grid. I haven’t had a mobile since I arrived in Australia, but this past week I decided that I was going to swear off the internet as well. Ever my parents’ daughter, this decision was partly economical. As Carlyn stated, there was no free wireless in Apollo Bay. I didn’t want to have to pay the $5 an hour, and that price was just the impetus I needed to take an introspective vacation while we relaxed in the beachside town.
I know that I probably won’t have another chance to take such a break from the internet, since there is always so much planning to do. But, in fact I relished the relative solitude. I know that many of you who have seen me wield a blackberry probably don’t believe me, but stranger things have happened.
Below is a picture of the lovely YHA Eco Beach hostel. It was truly an escape, and I am determined to create my own mini greenhouse, fashioned after Gilbert's! I think it would be a good addition to the Pitcher family garden... so Dad, Susan - start planning.
hast thou forgotten, o sister mine, that I have a little greenhouse! And 4 or 5 sheets of twinwall polycarbonate in the basement :) The trick will be convincing a certain someone not mentioned in your post it can go in the garden!!
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