Things are finally coming together and yesterday we moved into our new home. It does look a little spartan with only the furniture from Willow House, but it's a start.

I drove down from London and surprised the girls and we had an exhausting day unpacking and exploring, but by evening we were mostly sorted sitting in the lounge with a glass of Pinot and some nibblies watching Bill Oddies birdwatching show on the telly. How english! And I don't even like birdwatching.

After dinner Ash and I had an explore and met our new neighbours - see pic. Rather different from swatting mossies in Hong Kong or looking for wild boar on Ma On Shan, but a new experience all the same - and best of all both kids are very excited about the farmhouse.

Much to do this weekend when I head back... but looking forward to it now.