Furniture and Driving

I tend to write my blogs when Tony is at work and the children are at school. Having said that, I left two important details out that happened over the weekend (while Tony and the children were home):

1. OUR FURNITURE ARRIVED! I haven't slept in MY bed since June 3rd. Boy, was it heaven! It was like Christmas in August!  We had so much fun unpacking!

Oh, we were so happy to see this truck!

 

2. I actually drove to the store. I was absolutely horrified!  The only talking I allowed in the car was Tony telling me if I was in the correct lane.Here are the problems with me driving in Australia:
 a. The steering wheel is on the opposite side of the car as the U.S.
 b. The cars ride on the opposite side of the road as the U.S.
 c.  In some spots, they have "round abouts" where you merge into a circle and then exit off on the road you need.  UGH!
 d. Because the wheel is on the opposite side, my perception is completely off.  Tony had to yell a few times in order for me to avoid side swiping cars parked in the road. I missed the cars, but did rub the curb a time or two.

I think I will stick to walking.  I am happy to take bets, though, on how long it takes me to take a side view mirror off a car. 

Yep, I was terrified! And yep, my grip was quite tight on that wheel!