Penny's place was so much more than even the listing described. There was nothing that was lacking in the home, furnishings and all the goodies you rarely get in other homes. It was better equipped than our own home in some aspects. The neighborhood was quiet with so many restaurants within walking distance. We never ran out of options.
One early morning, I was making coffee and heard birds in the backyard. I looked out and saw cockatoos in the walnut tree. I called my son to bring the baby out and we went out to see the birds. There must have been over a 100 in the tree and on the neighbor's roof, cracking nuts and chatting with each other. It was beyond words. I had seen groupings of these birds at the Botanical Garden in Sydney, but never as many as this morning. The expression on my granddaughter's face said it all. All I can say, is that Penny's house is a comfortable place for man or bird.