The side strip at our place has gone through a metamorphosis in the past few months. Previously a barren unused weed garden, now a luscious green grassed space with a stone way and thriving vege garden complete with gate and balcony accessibility... much nicer.
Tia is becoming very comfortable in the water. Since last week she has learned to now take 4 or 5 breaths, swim about 10 body lengths and hold her breath to pick up items at the bottom of the pool. Amazing. Yes I sound like the proud Daddy... but with justification... she is half fish ; )