Morven
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
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
I’m forever fascinated by the pioneer cemeteries of this country and this one in the North West of Tasmania is no exception. Especially on a dark and chilly wintry day. And who wouldn’t be intrigued as to the life of … Continue reading Lychgate, Forth Cemetery
Near Laurieton on the New South Wales mid coast and just off the Pacific Highway, Kendall Showgrounds is the ideal spot for a break. At $5 per head with power and water, some odd spaces to park in and a … Continue reading Kendall Showgrounds