Category: travel

To do something different on Sunday was once a long held habit of mine. The idea of keeping holy the Sabbath, deeply engrained, meant the day always began with Mass in the parish church. After that, the days unfolded gently. My memories of childhood Sundays, especially after the end of World War II, include fun…… Continue reading Do something different on Sunday

Point Peron, less than fifty kms from Perth, provides plenty to do for a simple holiday. It holds special memories for many Western Australians.

Snow fascinates me but I’ve never been to a cold country in winter. I’d seen snow on mountains in autumn from a train between Spain and France, and a few small patches of melting sludge on a trip to Canberra. But to really experience snow sat high on my bucket list for years. I feel…… Continue reading Snow dream and family bonds