We had a very hot Christmas in Victoria and on this particular day the mercury was hovering around 39 or 40 degrees celsius. We found this little wallaby having a dip in the dam to cool off. I only wish that I was quick enough with the camera. But the rings on the water are a give away. Continue reading Cooling Off
Cooking on the road is different and here are two examples: It’s freezing cold and a windy 9 degrees up on the Darling Downs in Queensland. While Woody simmers a pot of homemade pumpkin soup on the outside stove, I … Continue reading Cooking on the Road is Different
A short distance off the Pacific Highway Crescent Head in NSW is small and unspoilt by modern high rise. It has a relaxed beachside ambience. It is a surf town, in fact the first on the legendary coastal surf trail … Continue reading Crescent Head
We’re in Rochester in central Victoria when Woody calls me into the bank to look at the high ceiling which is decorated with delicate ceiling roses and as we leave I meet a retired shearer who tells me that the bank will be moving from this building in April. What a shame. The shearer goes on to explain of how he teaches school kids how blade shearing was done in the old days, but he reckons that the ‘animal libbers’ are onto his every move. The song line “it’s tar here Jack” from Click Go the Shears comes to mind. … Continue reading Shearers and roses
Rain, hail or shine we prefer to drive with our lights on for safety’s sake and even in the best of weather sometimes cars can seem to disappear into the shimmer of a mirage. Working our way south through New South Wales last winter we had days of relentless soaking winter rain, here’s an extract from the diary: The rain has finally stopped but although it is clear, it is icy cold. The highway is misty and the sight of acres of golden canola in the mist is magical. The fog rolls in, a real pea souper and we listen … Continue reading Clear Advice From the Professionals
When a town reaches a certain size and is on the tourist trail you’ll always find an Antique Shop. This one is in Lancefield in Victoria. Continue reading For Sale
My home town of Melbourne has been voted the World’s Most Liveable City for six consecutive years. When we’re not wandering about the countryside with our old van Priscilla in tow we spend our Sundays exploring our own fascinating city with friends. I rarely leave the camera at home on these excursions and we often lament the fact that we probably look more like tourists than the tourists themselves, wandering about pointing at stained glass and gargoyles or craning our necks towards the tops of modern glass shards. Melbourne’s inner suburbs are best known for their shopping or dining streets. … Continue reading Sunday Arvo in Melbourne
The hardest, most difficult part of any journey, whether it is to be around the world or to the next state or county, is the first five kilometres. Why? Because there are so many excuses, workload, family, medical appointments even household chores. Everything seems to suddenly escalate in importance. For those who work it often feels like it would be easier just to postpone the holiday because there are so many things that must be taken care of before you walk out the door. In my age group we often hear the complaint “but Mum why can’t you look after … Continue reading The First Five Kilometres
When a long cold beer is the only thing to quench a thirst it pays to know the correct terminology. Beer glass sizes in each state can be awfully confusing. Here is a list of the most common names and … Continue reading For a Hard Earned Thirst
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