So much joy. We get to spend a month with Linda and Nick from Melbourne, and 5 weeks with Arthur, also from Melbourne, and Rebecca from Sydney, and Rob joins us next week, who have come up to the Gold Coast to continue their journey towards health with Shantiji.

Many birthdays and celebrations. Glee made a delicious pavlova for Sonja’s birthday before tripping off to Melbourne for a short, cold stay.

In the meanwhile, thirteen of us from the sangha had the most perfect Japanese vegan meal, organised by Venetia and Sonja at Izakaya Midori restaurant recommended by Andrew. Be warned the food is delicious. Make sure you book, as the restaurant in Reedy Creek is small.

Last week Dalal, Nicole (Ugarte), Darren and Carol had birthdays – happy birthdays to all of you.