Hamilton - there's no place like home

momstown Hamilton's Community Manager, Jennifer Godsmark, has been away for a bit. We are so happy she's back and by the sounds of this blog she wrote for us, she missed us just as much as we missed her:

Five weeks in Australia, and happy to be home?!

That’s right. I said it. I’m happy to be back in Hamilton after a five week holiday in Australia.
I know, I know, you’re thinking there’s a typo. But the truth is my heart is here in The Hammer (and surrounding areas!).

Don’t get me wrong, spending 5 weeks in tropical and sub-tropical Queensland was a dream come true. Sunny days, warm weather, beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife, and of course the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. My husband and I were even able to take a week long holiday in stunning Port Douglas sans child (she stayed with her grandparents in my husband’s hometown, Rockhampton).

So, you might be wondering how, after such a wonderful holiday, I could miss Hamilton.

I could list all of the wonderful things about the city. I could talk about the museums, the art galleries, and the theatre. I could go on about the magnificent Bruce trail, the escarpment, and the countless waterfalls. I could even justify missing Hamilton because of the cultural diversity.

All of the above would be good reasons, if not great reasons to be happy to be back in Hamilton. But, the truth is that simply put, Hamilton is home. My roots are planted firmly in this city. My friends and family are here. My neighbours look out for each other.

Was five weeks in Australia wonderful? Yes! But, like Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, ‘There’s no place like home.’