Halloween

Considering we've been here just over 3 months now, it's obviously been a while since I've posted. Oops. So many times I've meant to sit down and blog, but haven't - apologies to those that have kept asking!

It's been a busy couple of months - we had a visit from a friend, John, from NZ for 3 weeks, which meant we were out a lot more than normal, and we all got to experience Halloween as well - I'd heard it was big over here, but WOW.

I've never been one for fancy dress, not even as a little kid, but I have to say I'm a bit of a convert. It was a lot of fun - and 99% of people out that night were dressed up - you were odd if you weren't! And it wasn't just the night of Halloween - the lobby of Nic's apartment building was even done up!

The variety of stuff available to purchase was huge, so many different decorations, costumes - even for your pets. Collars, pet jackets, you name it - you can get it. They're big on pets here - you can get strollers for your tiny dogs, dogs can go into shops.... in our apartment building there are a couple of big dogs - german shepherd size - they must take up half the lounge!

Lots of little kids were out trick or treating during the afternoon - so cute in their little costumes, lots of ladybugs, fairies, ghosts, etc. Some of the adult costumes were very inventive - we saw a whoopee cushion, crayola crayons, jesus, where's wally, amongst others. Some people had obviously spent a lot of time and money on their costumes!

It was a great experience, and a lot of fun!