What were they thinking? We were staying in a caravan park with a key lock on the toilet door. Some have code locks, some don’t have locks at all. Now take a look at that handle. Can you imagine any old duck with arthritis and wet hands being able to open this? No! And every day I had to free some poor soul who was locked inside and waiting for help to arrive. Continue reading A Poor Opener
The town of Nambucca Heads on the NSW coast has a most inspired town seat that celebrates the marine attributes of the area. A large mosaic using teacups, saucers, tiles, shells and other bric a brac. Just imagine the joy … Continue reading Ponder this
We arrived at Nullarbor Roadhouse in the afternoon, it was 40 degrees or thereabouts, there was phone reception (at last) and our friend learnt that her house 2000kms behind us, had been robbed. We cooked while we formulated a plan. Up in tropical north Queensland our mate’s van door locked jamming wife Elle inside for three hours. We cooked and a curry was ready by the time that Elle was freed by the locksmith. And then this little doosie from Central Queensland in 2016: “Because of the big wet we decide to forgo our trip up to Finch Hatton in … Continue reading When Things Go Wrong – Just Cook!
Early morning on the Derwent River, Hobart, Tasmania. Continue reading Derwent River, Hobart
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
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