On Nov 7 2002 - this day, 6 years ago - I wrote my first blog post here at frangipani.info.
My my, how things have changed. What an amazing 6 years it's been.
It is a suitable day to announce some big news in my world. After 6 wonderful years in Japan, it's time to move on. At the end of Jan/early Feb, I plan to move all my worldly possessions to the place where reef meets tropical world heritage listed rainforest; the multi-coloured birds are annoyingly loud; supermarkets and pharmacy's have product ingredients listed in English; internet connection is slow; coffee is excellent, and the local residents population is around 4000 while the transient population of tourists is around 10 000. It's a place very dear to my heart not just because my brother and his family live there, but also because when I think of "a better life", it always looks like this area.
Guessed where it is yet?
Port Douglas, Far North Queensland.
I just can't wait. But I have a few things to do here first.....
gabatte on your big move! port douglas sounds absolutely beautiful! i can't wait to hear and see more of it through you :) xo
On November 8, 2008 10:33 AM,
Mike said:
What a big move. Good luck. Enjoy your last few months in Japan.
On November 8, 2008 9:13 PM,
werner said:
Wow, that's a big change! Don't forget to update the name of your blog ;-)
It has been a pleasure to take part of your adventures in Japan during the last few years. Please keep updating as you move back to OZ! It'd be fun to see what you're up to down under as well.
Cheers
On November 10, 2008 9:51 AM,
Sandi said:
That's swell, Martine. You and Helen gone soon! Now I won't have anyone left to visit in Japan. BUT I will have people to visit in Oz and Germany, where I haven't been yet, so that's OK with me. Feels good to make a decision like that, doesn't it?
thanks for taking me on your journey with you to Japan via this blog and your fantastic photos. It was also great fun to meet you in the flesh! All the best in your move and journey to Point Douglas. Was recently in Darwin and can see how the Aussie tropics become addictive. I'll miss my beautiful window to Japan though!
