Archive for January 2010
Thundery Beach
We went for a Sunday drive to John’s regular swimming spot but found it very rough – even the lifesavers didn’t come out in time to play…..
Read MoreAustralia Day
The weather is unbelievably hot – unbearable for me…..so I convince Johna nd Eelco to drive up into the mountains to find a cooler spot to do some work. Dorrigo is 30km away and 762 mt above sea level – thought it would do the trick! We arrived just as the Australia Day festivities were…
Read MoreDutch Rockstar
We thought we would give Eelco a warm welcome – it gave everyone on the train a giggle!
Read MoreLoaded up and on my way….
Finally on my way to Bellingen in ernest- taking the scenic route again……after breakfast on the Gold Coast and a visit to the farm, I ended up in Ballendean for the night. I highly recommend the Ballendean Lodge Bed and Breakfast – fantastic food, hospitality, room and views….. Just south of Ballendean I had to turn…
Read MoreTasmania
Short (too short) trip down to Tassie just after New Years Eve – very spur of the moment -and my usual magic didn’t work with the accommodation as it was peak season. Landed in Launceston, headed east to the coast and down to the most southern port – ‘Southport’ in 5 days. On the way…
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