Leaf: Rae, I have loved seeing the world through your eyes which find all the beauty and quirk in every place. And now we stand on the same bridge in a place we can finally call "Our Town". I love you Rae. (Pai, Thailand)

Rae: What a year, beloved friend! Your heart shines through your pictures and this has been such an amazing way to see more of you. Now, what next? (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: This was where I had breakfast this morning. It's so good to be back in Asia...the whole place and everyone is smiling at my baby and I. (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Rae: What a treat to have Ian and Christy and their two girls with us for a month! They are so dear to our hearts and brimming with health, as you have seen. (Chiang Mai, Thailand) 

Leaf: Christmas with Brendan's family always involves cricket; indoors and outdoors. (Barrington, Australia)

Rae: Our Christmas Eve gathering was sweet and beautiful, with lights and flowers and lots of food. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Our beautiful neighbours! Brian was adding to his mosaic while Jules explained all the different parts of it. They adore each other, you can tell. (Yarramundi, Australia)

Rae: Lovely Lisu lady and her beautiful wares. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: We always need to be ourselves…unless we are ever given the opportunity to transform into a magical unicorn. (Glebe, Australia)

Rae: Sometimes, around my house, stretching happens. I love it. Heather, Derek, Chinua and Ian (not in the picture) were stretching before they went out for a run. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: A serenade at the markets. (Glebe, Australia)

Rae: Dreaming, dreaming! Garden beds galore. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Taran brought his little sister in to school for 'news' today. She was a hit! (Kurrajong, Australia)

Rae: Kenya waited breathlessly for her little tomato plant(s) to sprout, and I don't think there is a more-loved plant anywhere. Her name is Tina and today was her one week birthday. Kenya (and Asha) celebrated with a card, some flowers, and a gift of a spoonful of compost-- Tina's "cake." (Pai, Thailand)