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It was a typical breakfast plate with typical breakfasty things upon it: Well done bacon, a couple poached eggs, three potato rosti's, avocado and a smear of tomato relish. I'd had it before and, with a cup off coffee, it always makes a great start to the day...But this breakfast was different. I'd not had one like *this* for over twenty five years.
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My brother has been out of Australia for twenty five years and a couple weeks ago came back to live for good. He was married to a woman from another country and after a very short time here decided to move back to her country of birth. He did well for himself there but, after the breakdown of the marriage (which I've heard far too much about) and the subsequent fall out, decided to come back to Australia to live...with his *new wife*. They will be living in a different State than myself, some 2400 kilometres away, and seem to have a reasonable scenario worked out and, I believe, will live very comfortably once they're settled in.

Until this breakfast, at one of my favourite café's, I'd not seen my brother since 2018 when I was in Finland and I'd never met his wife to whom he has only been married a few months. Prior to 2018 the last time I saw my brother was many years earlier. We spoke on the phone occasionally but considering this brother and myself have little in common and are polar opposites in personality the conversations were kept in *safe areas*, easy topics and were brief. I'll admit to feeling a little reluctant to meet them but as they're only in my city for a couple days figured I'd make the effort. As it turned out it wasn't all that difficult or awkward and I ended up spending the day with them.

My brother is quite well connected in the automotive world counting one of the most prolific and interesting custom car personalities as a close friend. This chap has TV shows and other businesses revolving around high-end custom cars and whilst based in America his shows reach around the world. I was interested to hear that my brother is working on a new series that he will co-host with this other chap and one of the world's biggest streaming services is involved so it's something that, again, will go around the world. It sounds pretty interesting and whilst I'll probably have to change my name to distance myself, I'm sort of interested in seeing the project develop. (I'm joking about the name change thing.) Seriously though, it all sounds rather interesting and I'm keen to see it succeed. 

So we sat at the café for a couple hours and talked about that, the moving process from the other side of the world to Australia and the processes around getting his wife the appropriate permits so she can start her job. Of course, I got to know her a little bit and it was all reasonably agreeable. We also talked a bit about the old days and growing up and had a few laughs mostly about the nutbaggery we'd often get up to. 

Sitting in that café with my brother after so many years of not seeing him was a bit strange. We're completely different people with different interests, likes, dislikes, morals, ethics and personalities. Our life-paths have taken us in completely different directions and our experiences have left us with thoughts and beliefs that completely contradict each other. I'll admit that I've not gotten along with this brother very well over the years - we're just so different - and my relationship with him is nowhere near as good as with my other siblings however as I've gotten older I've tended to accept that he has his ways, is his own person, and whilst I completely disagree with some of his methods, thoughts and actions I have to admit he has always found success, *landed on his feet,* as such. I'm the first to say that one makes his or her own luck and that certainly applies to him. 

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We ended up spending the day together. I took them up to the place in the Adelaide Hills where I shoot as she wanted to see kangaroos in the wild. We saw some, a few emu's also, and I spent a little time finding a koala up in a tree as well so she was happy with that. Later in the evening, instead of a restaurant, we had a picnic in the park and watched the sunset whilst chatting and then hit a dessert café for some coffee and something tasty; I had the strawberry waffle. 

Today I'm picking them up and driving north of Adelaide to the Barossa Valley, a world renowned wine region and to show my brother's wife the town of our birth which is a small town in the area. It should be a good day and my brother made contact with some chap he knows who is the head chef at one of the wineries there and apparently there's an access-all-areas tour of the winery planned. I'll tag along and whilst I have zero interest in wine I'm sure it'll be interesting. Of course we'll eat as well with a visit to the Lyndoch Bakery on the agenda, one of the best bakery-café's around that region. I may grab a few snaps so maybe you'll get to see. 

My brother and his wife are heading off early in the week and it's unlikely I'll see them for a while with the 2400 kilometre distance and work commitments we both have. I guess we'll be in closer contact though and I'm sure I'll hear all about the progress of his new TV series which I hope goes well for him and the other chap.

So, that's about it...I'd better get organised for the day. I hope y'all are having a great weekend so far and have something great planned, or underway. 


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Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - *Tomorrow isn't promised so be humble and kind*

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