E: Weekend at Puntons
It is very comfortable to do whatever least productive idea for as long as you want – without feeling bad for actively doing so. It is wonderful to have time for such recreation once in a while. A weekend at Bridgewater, by Bendigo, a couple of hours north of Melbourne, was a time for recreation, reflection, exploration and friendship. This is the first weekend in months and months I feel I have actually been able to relax. This is also the first time I have really been in the country after coming to Australia.James Punton’s is my very good Aussie friend. His parents have a farm in Bridgewater with a supercosy and homely house, 1500 sheep, an expired junkyard with lots of cool stuff, heaps of acres of land without stress. We were given tasteful meals and caring accommodation. One learns so much by meetings someone’s parents – especially on their home grounds.
James’ girlfriend Caroline, and Caroline’s friend Yijun (from Singapore), helped complete the great time between 7 pm Friday and 5:30 pm Sunday.
Downtown Bridgewater was explored Saturday, including a walk by the river, skipping and dumping of stones in the rive, treeclimbing and rope-swinging above water.
Yesterday we dressed up for a conservative service in Bendigo with a friendly, little congregation where parents Punton go. After Church we explored the city, before Caroline drove me and Yijun back. James stayed until Tuesday for his uncle’s funeral today.
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