Simon was discharged from hospital on Tuesday 8th December after just over five months. It was wonderful, emotional, and terrifying all at once. We arrived at our new home in McLaren Vale which is in a chaotic state, full of removal boxes. But it was just splendid to be able to close our front door and know that we were home to stay. Asher arrived later on Tuesday having spent 27 hours in transit. He managed to stay awake while we went to the Barn for dinner. It was a great day.
Asher and Simon have been out on some long walks around the Vale, visiting various cafes and wine bars. They have found some really good places and are making friends wherever they go. This picture shows Asher doing a pile of ironing, while Simon sports his new hair-cut and Akubra hat.
Saturday we went to Willunga for the farmers' market and had a big shopping spree - loads of free-range goodies. Simon is managing to get in and out of the car very well, although it is quite an effort so we limit the number of transfers as best we can. Later I drove up to Samuel's Gorge - one of Simon's favourite wineries, then back down the hill via a fantastic new cellar door: Alpha, Box and Dice. We hosted Margaret and Gerry for drinks in the afternoon, then Mel and Pen for dinner.
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