Built in 1899 and situated on the easternmost point is the country’s most powerful light. Designed by Charles Harding in the style of colonial architect James Barnet. It is a most imposing structure. When we visit there is a traffic … Continue reading Cape Byron Light
Dropping in for coffee at Byron we see that it still has its hippy charm, tie dyed clothing, dreadlocks and a whiff of incense in the air. On the footpath outside the National Bank there is an old man reading … Continue reading Byron Bay, NSW
The little town of Morven in Queensland is famous for it’s goat races a theme that is joyfully replicated on the town’s toilet block. Continue reading Morven
Either we’ve been watching too much Masterchef or the weather is too bloody foul to want to cook properly but the other night Woody suddenly decided to try the latest internet cooking sensation Omelette in a Bag or in my rough schoolgirl French perhaps Des Oeuf Sous Vide? The general idea is to throw a couple of eggs into a freezer bag along with onion, tomato, cheese and anything else that comes to hand. Seal the bag then shake it, squeeze it and toss it about a bit to break up the egg and mix the ingredients. Drop the bag … Continue reading Omelette in a Bag
After days of rain and moaning winds the sun slowly reappears, the winds abate and all is right with the world again. We stop to gaze at the ocean and at the locals whale gazing. To me this is amusing … Continue reading Aftermath
The Star Hotel at Macksville on the New South Wales north coast, has been exquisitely renovated. A two storey timber building overlooking the wide Nambucca River the timber lining board walls give a warm and cosy feel. The ceilings are … Continue reading Star Hotel, Macksville
How’s this for a small town library? Continue reading A Mini Library
Griffiths Island lighthouse, Port Fairy. The lighthouse was built around 1859. The island is named after John Griffiths a sealer who founded whaling there. It is cut off from the mainland by the Moyne River. In the early days the … Continue reading Griffiths Island Lighthouse
Now here’s a problem all of you mariners will be familiar with. Continue reading All at Sea
