Holidays during Ramadan part 1: Australia: Time with Grandell and Pappy Pete

Margaux and I spent a total of 17 blissful days in Australia, most of them spent with at least one grandparent. The weather was certainly a LOT cooler than we'd been experiencing, which was wonderfully refreshing:

Mum was all over Margaux like a rash from the first moment they were together; Margaux was a little more wary, but she came around soon enough. Dad was more content for Margaux to come to him when she was ready, and it was lovely when she did.

Margaux loved exploring all the sights, sounds, and smells of Mum and Dad's place in Carmel. She became reacquainted with Harvey, visited the sheep, imitated kookaburras, spotted red tailed black cockatoos in the bush, went for many exploratory walks, picked mandarins, and generally enjoyed being able to muck around outside - something that is simply not possible in Dubai!

And then there was Dabakarn! With the 'Wonky Warming' (the inauguration of the straw bale house) fast approaching there was work to be done and fun to be had at the farm, which Margaux loved getting involved in.

Whether it was at home base, at the farm, or travelling between the two, Margaux seemed to really enjoy the time with her Aussie grandparents - and they clearly relished their time with her! Here's a little vid to give you a bit more of a glimpse: Fun with Grandell and Pappy Pete