I spent four nights at Albert 2, and for me it was a perfect winter getaway and writer's retreat. Caroline and Wayne are communicative and welcoming hosts and I felt at home from the start. The house was charming, cosy, comfortable and easy. It was so peaceful and I slept like a log. There's a very friendly kookaburra who visited me each afternoon. I named him Rufus. With the bush at my doorstep and the beach and town a walk down the hill, the surrounds were not just beautiful but inspiring for my writing too. It was a very productive week work-wise and at the same time a recharge for the batteries. Thanks Wayne and Caroline: I'll invite you to the book launch!