City vs Country - Shoes

My country shoes - perfect for tramping through the wet grass in the mornings or around the yard  on muddy rainy afternoons

My city shoes - a new pair that are still to hit the pavements of Sydney.

Another of the differences between my two lives.

City v Country Swimming

I am enjoying a swim at the local pool here while the temperatures are high.

I love swimming - in pools, harbours, surf beaches.  

Not lakes so much - although a dip in Carlyle Lake on Tuesday was good once I got past the slimy shoreline.

I like swimming laps best in a pool. 

Once I have got my into my swim groove - the laps click by. 

44 today ie 1,100 yards = 1006 metres! 

Swimming in the country is different than swimming in the city.

It costs less - $1 per visit (compared to $10 in Sydney).

There are less people in the pool - 6 this morning- so no-one is chasing me up the lane or passing.

I feel like extending my swim  because I don't have to rush here or anywhere afterwards.

Although it takes me 15- 20 minutes to drive 10 miles to the pool here it can take the same time to drive 5 miles in Sydney. 

Parking is free.

You can't, unfortunately, get a cappucino.  

Nothing better than a great coffee after a swim for me.

The city view isn't bad either.

City vs Country

I grew up in a city (or at least a suburb of a city), three of my favourite places are cities - New York, Paris and Sydney -  and until I met my husband I had never considered living on a farm!

I have been totally surprised how I have adapted to my country life.  

To be truthful, I haven't spent longer than six weeks at a time at our farmhouse - but over the years it has crept gently into my heart and soul.

Today I can say I have two places that I call home.  

I love them both.

I look forward to going to the farm and I am happy when I am coming back to Sydney.

I enjoy the buzz of Sydney and the serenity of the farm.

They reflect two parts of my personality that make me feel complete.

  

Sunset on the farm

Tomorrow at this time I will be winging my way to this.

Combing my two trips into one for a longer stay- will I survive?

Can't wait to share it with you!