Recovery

Home again. My little lady is sore and sorry-for-herself, but otherwise well. It's hard to be out of the hospital's lovely air con and into Sydney's heatwave, but we're stocked up with supplies of ice-cream, ice blocks, lemonade and jelly. And the most important soother – a selection of Disney movies.

I'll be laying low for the next few days, playing nurse. Helping my brave little Goosey to recover.

I'll also be holding my breath and crossing my fingers for the residents in Far North Queensland. One of my most favourite places in the world and an area where Skip and I (and our growing family) have spent many visits over the past six years. What they face tonight is terrifying. Stay safe.

Goosey in Port Douglas.