Year: 2021

The secret is to take a different route each time – and so we did heading out to Central Coast which we thought might be interesting but sadly was rather built up. Onto our first stop which was at Wyrrabalong National Park where we walked the Lily Pily circuit – there are a lot of eucalypt forests…

Highlights were a quiet night in with Nick and Ant celebrating C’s 68th Birthday. A less quiet night out celebrating C’s birthday this time at Porteno restaurant in Surry Hills, a lovely Argentinian affair with some delectable food and wine. A hilarious time with The Big Bake complete with competitions and giggles and a feast of felafels…

For those not interested in a short road trip look away now. For us it was a time for celebration – hubby’s birthday and our chance to be with two of our three beloved sons. We travelled out towards Ipswich in what can only be described as fog reminiscent of a Delhi January. It was…

Days in the preparation but a short week or so on display the Greek Cultural Community organised a series of events to commemorate the 200 years of the Greek Revolution of 1821 which led to freedom from the Ottoman Empire and to the state of Greece emerging as we know it today.  Mando Mavrogenous  Our…

This is what I came across going to the supermarket – no exceptional route and no exceptional plants but all so stunning.                                                 The Rosellas in Omar’s front yard – the bees are loving the flowers. Perhaps best of all was the bird call that…

I spent this morning at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council – we have all probably met a person with cancer and know how the Big C has been moved in some of its forms to battles that can be won, while in its other more destructive forms there is still…

What do you do when your shopping expedition ends in failure – breathe deeply and head out on a walk. Retail therapy is nought compared to Nature therapy.  This time my timing was just perfect to catch the evening light. I walked along Kedron Brook and my word wasn’t it just the most serene, crystal…

I am an animal whisperer. For those reading the blog you will know I have missed seeing Dennis and Doreen. Many days had gone by without them appearing. Dennis popped by and I asked him where Doreen was – well he listened to me and brought her to me yesterday – isn’t that just wonderful. …

I confess to being in love with Queensland’s unending and uninterrupted autumn skies. Nowhere in the world have I come across such an intense blue which just takes my breath away every time I venture out or sit on my deck.  Venturing out is key and today’s walk was to the fresh food markets in…

Today’s walk was not in my neighbourhood and Dougall did not come along. It was with the Gardening Group I organise which took us to a beautiful heritage home and garden in Clayfield to enjoy some of the Sasanquas in flowers and some Japonicas. The flowers are exquisite and the varieties are as plentiful as…