Monthly Archives: February 2012

Exploring the Brisbane Riverfront

Brisbane clock tower

When my friend Ann asked if I’d like to come along for a drive to Brisbane one fine, sunny day, I was thrilled. Drives with Ann are never a Point A to Point B affair. Not a chance! They are delectable meanderings along the prettiest routes she can think of, punctuated by stops at all...

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Paris in the Fall and Maple Peach Crisp

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After day upon day of dark skies, pouring rain and wild winds, it’s felt like autumn here in Australia instead of summer. And to be honest, I don’t mind one bit. I realized the other day that I’ve been living in perpetual summer since June 2011, and as lovely as that’s been, my soul is...

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Pizza, Fireworks and a Sunset on the island of Gozo, Malta

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Summer evenings on the island of Gozo in Malta are exquisitely beautiful. While the days are so piping hot you want to find a shady nook and not budge, as the sun goes down the air cools and lovely breezes blow in off the water. On such nights there is nothing better than sharing a...

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An Autumn Stroll through the Gardens of Versailles

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Good afternoon, luvs! I’m enjoying a wonderfully cozy day at home as one tropical storm after another blows through in a whirl of wind and raindrops. As I listen to the storm rage I’m watching British murder mysteries and editing photos from a long ago trip to Versailles. Since my poor camera has died a...

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A Blustery Day at Deception Bay

Deception Bay mangrove

It was a wonderfully dark and eerie afternoon when Bear and I stepped onto the sandy shores at Deception Bay in Caboolture Shire north of Brisbane, Australia. Storm clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unload their cargo of raindrops at any moment. Being adventurous souls we couldn’t let such things deter us, so we set our...

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