Gardens by the Bay almost rendered me almost speechless today. It has inspired this impromptu blog post written on my tablet.
Category Archives: Travel
Murals in Subiaco Western Australia
The murals in Subiaco caught my attention before we moved to the suburb three months ago. Now I walk here regularly, I’m enthralled.
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Lovely Lake Leschenaultia
Lake Leschenaultia is a recreational lake less than an hour’s drive from Perth. My husband and I went there there recently. John had only vague memories of the lake from his youth, but it is dear to my heart.
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Birthday present inspiration
A birthday present, like all gifts, can be inspired. And in turn it can inspire. Gifts of experiences can be enjoyed, remembered and savoured for years.
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Great Petition Sculpture – Melbourne
The Great Petition Sculpture in Burston Reserve, Melbourne, really impressed me. It commemorates the 100th anniversary (in 2008) of female suffrage in Victoria.
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Melbourne public transport
Melbourne public transport is truly amazing.
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Public transport – easy travelling
Public transport is a fun way to see a town or a country. John and I decided we no longer wanted to drive a car in Europe. It was a big decision at the time. It was an admission we were getting old. We wondered if we’d see enough, experience as much, feel free to move. …
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Packing light – travel made easy
Packing light is one of my proud achievements. Manageable luggage makes me feel youthful and adventurous. I feel competent, a woman of the world. I recommend it for everyone, and especially for older travellers.
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Fringe World Festival – creative boost
Fringe World Festival will run in Western Australia from 23 January to 22 February, 2015. Not usually one to hang back, I’ve been reluctant to explore the possibilities of a festival that felt so far out of my comfort zone. I might even have been heard to say that I was too old. That was …
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Busselton – a seaside adventure
Back from beautiful Busselton after an unplanned and unexpected holiday in the South West of Western Australia. Walking, swimming, sight-seeing and catching up with friends for a week has been invigorating. A typical day began with swim or a walk to the end of the Busselton jetty, which is almost two kilometres long. The sailing ship Leeuwin …
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