A leisurely morning start today. We didn’t have long to travel to our next destination – Paynesville at Lakes Entrance. A mere 100 odd kilometres. The skies were blue. The sun was shining. The air was pleasantly cool – not hot, not cold. Contrary to my expectations, the winding, curling, bendy roads were not behind … More We’re on the road – Day 9 Lakes Entrance
The thunder and heavy down fall of rain woke me up. I should have realised it was a sign of things to come. Beautiful Bright lived up to its name. Nestled in the Ovens Valley, it is the starting point for the Murray to Mountains Rail trail for bikers and hikers. We certainly saw plenty … More We’re on the road – Day 8: Tranquillity & Terror
We left Wodonga this morning and drove back over the border to NSW for breakfast at its twin town Albury. Bottom left is headquarters for the Flying Fruit Fly Circus based in Albury, the only flying circus school in Australia. Established in 1979 it provides training for children in years 3 to 9 at school. … More We’re on the road – Day 7: Snow and fire
A frustrating day on Thursday. We learnt what it means to ‘hurry up and wait!’ Marc had expected to have leave by 2pm at the latest. So we had a leisurely morning waiting for him …. and waiting…. and waiting. The Defense Force’s mysterious ways meant he was not able to leave base until 4.30, … More We’re on the road – Days 5 and 6: Echoes of Wagga
¥∉∧∂∇ПçΓΘΞΣΨζλξυψωℵ℘ ⊕⊗£€¥ĦƪʭΨϿѬѬԓᶘῼ₰ (In human language this reads – A Very Important Mission : Button Nose) Buttons, the Woodland Elf, is on a special treasure hunt- so far he has found a small round, speckled, moss green stone under the Magick Old Man Oak, Wild Bear Garlic, Crystal droplets and a new Magickal outfit. He has met … More Buttons – Part 6: Sacred Valley
Recruit Course 11/16 THE day many have been waiting for is here. We arrived at the RAAF Base at 10am as instructed. The same as yesterday everyone was issued Visitor’s passes. Then the shuffle by bus to the parade ground started. It was to be another 45 minutes before the formal Graduation Parade started. We … More We’re in Wagga – Day 4 1RTU Graduation Ceremony
Today was a day of rest. Until 3pm when we made our way to the RAAF Air Force Base for a Graduation Chapel Service to mark the end of basic training for Course 11/16. Stage 1 successful navigation to the RAAF Base and access into the car park. Stage 2 mother burst into tears. Stage … More We’re in Wagga – Day 3 Graduation Chapel Service
Today’s road trip entertainment was provided by a well known Aussie country and western singer, John Williamson. After John’s music, we listened to David Attenborough. I learnt some really interesting things about wildlife. Did you know that the humble earthworm is capable of problem solving. Seriously! And not just that, but they have a rather … More We’re on the road – Day 2 Hay Plains
We’re on the road ! To help set the mood, here’s a song with some tongue twisting Aussie place names. And yes, TRH (The Retired Husband) and I have been to many of them over the years…. TRH and I eventually hit the road at 1045 am this morning. Big Red, with her generous capacity … More We’re on the road – Day 1 country Victoria
Post Tortoise While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75 year old farmer, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Donald Trump and his role as the Republican Nominee for President. The old farmer said, ” Well, as I see it, Donald Trump is … More It’s Saturday Fun Time – comedy skits
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