Celebrating Gavin's 7 day fast with only water

Gavin was still on a high from his fast and I must say he looks pretty good for someone who didn't eat for so long. We visited the Glebe market after a lovely lunch at a local cafe.

Gavin's amazing course: Write a book to change the world

Gavin has created so many amazing courses on Upschool but the one that has captured my imagination the most is his "Write a book" course where he teaches kids to create a book using Canva. He organised with Canva, the great online design site that Jo loves so much, to give away free Canva subscriptions to every Upschool student. So many sublime, creative books have been created by children throughout the world, available to be viewed and ordered via the Upschool Library . The course has been so successful that Canva even made a very generous offer to buy Upschool! 

 

Playing tennis at twilight

So much fun.  I feel very grateful to Rajesh for buying a flat with a tennis court. There is also a pool currently being renovated. Imagine what it will be like to take a refreshing dip after our game. Heaven!

The famous annual G&T Xmas Party

Always an absolute blast with lots to eat.  I love it all except the Secret Santa game at the end. With Gavin's highly suspect rules, the game goes on for ever and you always, always have your preferred gift stolen, thus destroying all remnants of festive cheer!!  No, only joking. It's part of the annual tradition and wouldn't be the same without it.

Hiking and camping at Kanangra (Morong Creek and Falls)

Out Hot Lunch Hikers Xmas hike in Kanangra.  A shortish but brutal descent and we were in a river paradise (except for the flies).  It was a wonderful weekend full of friendship and raucous banter.  I love every person in this beautiful group.  So blessed to have them in my life.

Fun in the river

Rather a lot of flies