Monthly Archives: September 2011

Preparing to head north

Today was spent just preparing for our expedition north. Packing, picnic food, etc. So no pics and no news, oh except that we watched the dvd together, “Finding Nemo”……with hot chocolate and marshmallows in the interval. I just love that … Continue reading

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Out and about in the Bush

I did check out the services at the local churches here, including the Cathedral but they were all at 8am only. I do like to experience the way they do these things in different countries. The last Sunday service I … Continue reading

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Queen Mary Falls

This morning I popped into town, a couple of blocks away, to collect my ‘diamond encrusted watch’ from the repairers. This was really becoming rather an expensive watch, I do hope the diamonds are the genuine article! I took the … Continue reading

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The Goanna Rescue

As I take a bite from my second slice of peanut butter on toast outside on the steps I see something flying out of a car across the road; the car moves a few metres and stops outside the new … Continue reading

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To the Zoo

Off to the zoo today, Aishling’s surprise holiday treat. First a stop off for fuel at the MATILDA gas station. En route we pulled in off the main highway as I was intrigued by an elderly couple driving a horse … Continue reading

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Lazy Day

Another day off to chill!! A real lazy day, staying in bed late…. so late that I played a scrabble move with Kylie while updating the blog and was eventually brought tea in bed… I think this could have been … Continue reading

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Another part of the Great Dividing Range

A slightly cooler day today I thought but clearer. Kylie was pleased there was no smoke haze which we had had most mornings. This was caused by controlled bush fires to prevent more serious fires later in the summer. (Oops … Continue reading

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Around Warwick

Today is a day of rest, for getting up late, sorting out some washing, answering emails…. and maybe a few scrabble moves. I finally ventured out into the bright sunshine at around 2pm to explore the town of Warwick, just … Continue reading

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The Great Dividing Range

Woke quite late, avocados spread on toast and freshly squeezed fruit juice again, this time a Pray Mantas (just a little one) joined us for breakfast on the terrace! Today we were setting off for the mountains with a picnic.  … Continue reading

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My first day in Warwick

Ok, just enjoying my second glass of the best Australian Shiraz, so maybe a good time to update (or maybe not). Let me think back… ah yes, breakfast outside on the terrace, freshly squeezed orange juice, advocado slices, followed by … Continue reading

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