The last three weeks have been up there with the best three weeks of my life. Is this a post accident reaction? Maybe.
Ill go through what I have been up to and then leave you with the questions I have asked myself as to why.
I moved to Torquay in Victoria three weeks ago. I left my day job which I believe was causing way to much stress on my body, mind and soul on many different levels. I picked up another job which was a bit of a drive, a lot more physically demanding and longer hours but good environment to work. I can't speak highly enough about the guys I worked with from New Zealand, Australia and Ireland.
I moved in with two great guys Damien and David that are so chilled and relaxed, living with them was an absolute pleasure. As they thought me how to play cricket and kick an aussie footie (AFL) they picket up the hurley's as if they had been playing for years. I was delighted to leave two of my hurley's with them knowing they would be appreciated and enjoyed.
I travelled up the great ocean road to Lorne twice to enjoy the pier and sea, we got some footage and spent the days playing games on the beach. I have put together a couple of Gopro clips that I am sure I will always remember and relish the two days with great company.
I visited a close friend in Daylesford which I worked with on Mt Buller. He has been a very big influence on me with photography, skiing, rock climbing, rock stacking, fishing and gymnastics. We enjoyed a great quality meal which all but the butter had been grown and raised on the farm.
I had my work colleague and friend Benny drop out for a quick visit, who was unfortunately in the crash with me. Before heading to Torquay he insisted in giving me swimming lessons. Thanks Benny.
This guy has an incredible history with sport and health and one of the most powerful minds I have encountered.
My pal from Dublin, David dropped out for a night. We spent our time catching up, relaxing and got a fresh dip in the sea. David then travelled over three hours to Melbourne to see me off and drop me to the airport. What a generous gesture which I am very grateful for.
My cousin from Laois visited for a night and surf lesson. It turned out to be such a calm day on the beach they refunded us our lesson even do we spent two hours learning and enjoying ourselves. Thanks to our instructor Billie for making the lesson so remember-al and laughing at me every time I fell of the board. We then spent the day on the beach catching up with some hurling swimming and rock jumping. Here is some footage of me teaching Damien how to back flip.
I was delighted to catch up with my team mate Darren "Rusty" from De Le Salle in Geelong before heading home. We always get on so well we don't notice time passing. I look forward to seeing him next year.
The week before heading home I decided to take the week off and enjoy the surroundings of Torquay. My pal Nick (mentioned above) came down for a night. This was when we returned to Lorne and worked on our handstands, photography, rock climbing, working in and working out. Here is bit of footage and images with Nick, myself and Damien.
I got to test run Lacrosse when Kelly kindly brought down her collection of sticks. The motor schools being similar to hurling had me energized and excited by the grace required to catch and toss the ball. My house mates thoughtfully held a going away party in my honour which we enjoyed great company and much fun.
Then, it happened. I met one of my hero's; Ido Portal, and he lived up to my expectations. This weekend was made extra special by my friend Elly a gymnast instructor inviting me to stay at her place in Hawthorn. I cycled in along the Yarra River and enjoyed the more scenic areas of Melbourne.
Here is the group photo from the movement X two day workshop in West Melbourne, a video of some of Ido's movement.
A thirty hour flight ensued.
Back to the mother land.
A big thank you to all who have made the last three weeks so so good.
What has caused this?
Great company?
Great sleep?
Great education?
Great movement?
Great food?
Or all combined which don't add but multiply.
Its been amazing,
Lorcan
