In 2014, I travelled to Australia on a work holiday visa. I had the time of my life.
These are the posts related to that experience.
Initial feel for Brisbane The pace in Brisbane is similar to Vancouver: a bit slow, more relaxed than Sydney or Melbourne. We are here midweek and live close to/in the business district, which may contribute to the slowness that we feel. When I look back, I think the pace at Brisbane is slower than Vancouver. It makes a nice, …
William Ricketts is a sculptor whose massive art collection is based on Aboriginal people. His sanctuary is situated in the heart of the Dandenongs forest. This post is dedicated to Emmo and Taylor. To Emmo, because nature and foliage remind me of your artwork. To Taylor, because as expats we see things others don’t. Before …
William Ricketts Sanctuary: How A Sculptor Depicts Australia Read More »
There will be more text on my next post. Here are some photos for easy consumption on a Monday night/morning. The photos are in random order.
One of my favourite parts of my trip with the hooligans (my Canadian friends) is the Daintree Rainforest tour in Port Douglas, Queensland. The rainforest is beautiful, ancient and full of poison, but I like it because of our guide. As Adrian drives a luxury 8 person AWD, he explains how things work locally and how he had lived “off the …
How to Choose Travel Companions (Daintree Rainforest Adventures) Read More »
Mazes are like puzzles. I like puzzles. They stimulate the mind and give me satisfaction when I solve them. Lately, life’s been a maze. (It always has, but it seems like more challenging maze now than ever.) I can’t decide which way to go. I know I took the right turn coming to Australia, but what next? …
Over the months I’ve become vain. Who poses like that and then puts it on her blog? This post is dedicated to Stubeedoobeedoo, who is so kind to be our guide. Also, a shout out to MokaC: this be a prelude to WCT?
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