G'day mates,
     Still struggling with home Internet setup.  Had to go to the park in the "square" which is the town centre.  The plaza here is the indoor shopping mall.

 for more pics, copy and paste https://picasaweb.google.com/115133267095590644390/TheSquare?authuser=0&feat=directlink
terms of the day:  jandel - type of footwear like a thong/flip flop
panel beaters - body shop mechanics
chipolata - a type of sausage; what I bought when I was looking for hot dogs for dog training treats
It is easy to settle into Palmy.  I do miss creature comforts, the bells and whistles I have at home; but we don't miss the large house.  To me, the atmosphere here is like a working class town from the '50s.  High School girls wear uniforms that include white ankle socks and Mary Jane shoes.  I'm used to new, large, and state of the art; here, it's not as clean and organized as I'm used to; things are dated and small.  But everything is done in a relaxed manner, and we feel less stress and anxiety.  People are generally warm and helpful.  No screens on the windows; adjusting to humidity, flies, and some large mosquitoes.
The internet is so slow, that's all I can do now.  Andy, I'll write about the seder soon.  What did the Jason-Fischers eat in Israel?  What soup/meat?