after a week back in Australia

I arrived in Lae, yesterday, Monday about noon. I am glad to be back here away from the inanity of a soul-less celebrity driven society that Australia has drifted into and back to a land where people know we are all people with various wants, gifts and needs. I had to stay in Pt Moresby on the Sunday night as the balus had broken down and Air Niu Guinea accommodated me and 3 new mates from Ramu Sugar among others at the Crown Plaza, and other passengers among other hotels.
The rain today and last night was the heaviest I have seen here. The back ditch was dug out to enable to the water to get away but still the rain was so heavy and constant that the road in front of the flats flooded up to the car port. Peter has had to go away on account of the death of his nephew and Eunice lost her mother last week.
Today has been a day for memories and reflection. I rang Christine but couldn't get on this morning so will try tonight and also will try Matthew. Mum rang before I left for work. My dearest little Daughter and my dearest grown up Son. I love you. I'm sure Hannah loves to know how much she is in our hearts and minds. We miss you little one.