So my sister emails this from Brisbane and says “Thought you guys would love to see the new Aussie pet in our complex – this was taken on Wednesday in Sue’s (neighbour’s) garden.” What I want to know is “if that was Wednesday, where is it NOW?”. Oh, and I am never visiting you or [...]
Have you checked out Bondi’s Sculpture by the Sea yet?
It only lasts for a quick two weeks, it’s already half over for this year, and it is a highlight of Bondi that I look forward to every year. It brings out the crowds – even with all the rain this year. Today it is glorious sunshine, and it’s a Sunday, so it is really, [...]
Photofriday: Round: Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
I love the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in October every year, with the sculptures all displayed along the Bondi to Bronte cliff walk, with he gorgeous ocean as the backdrop. This sculpture from 2006 was one of my favourites. This will be my last blog for 2-3 weeks, I am off to Tanzania, to [...]
Tangalooma – a tropical trip back in time
Shall I tell you a secret – a really well kept secret? There is an island, a tropical playground only 75 minutes by ferry from Brisbane. I’m talking about Tangalooma Island resort, on Moreton Bay island just off the coast from Brisbane. In my ten years in Australia I’d say that pretty much every local [...]
There’s more to Gold Coast than the glitter
Gold Coast – the northern end. At the northern end of the Gold Coast is The Spit – a 5km stretch of almost undeveloped beach, very popular with surfers, picnickers and dogs. At the very northern end is the Seaway entrance, where a seawall provides a protected entrance from and to the rivers and canals [...]
Photo Friday -Motionless Monster at Seven Spirit Bay
At first I don’t see it – although it is big, it is very well camoflaged, lying motionless and sun-dappled in the mud, in the mangroves on the edge of the small stream. It’s length is more than twice my height, and longer then the little three metre tinny with outboard motor that we are [...]