Having just returned from 5 days in Queensland’s tropical north “the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef”, I’m enduring a horrible case of post-holiday blues.
The Hawkesbury River
After our Kangaroo Valley camping trip at Easter, I’ve been counting down the winter months, waiting for Spring to show its sunny head. What I love most about the October long-weekend (aside from the 3 days off work), is the season shift that comes with the Daylight Saving clock change. It draws a line under those cold nights and the rugged-up fashion, making way for sun-cream and balcony BBQ’s. Continue reading
A Weekend in Adelaide
Adelaide – “the city of churches, with a pub on every corner” – has been on my travel radar for a couple of years now, and so over the Mothers Day weekend, it was time to cross it off my list.
Kangaroo Valley
Just two hours from Sydney, Kangaroo Valley is described by many as “The most beautiful valley in Australia”.
Over the Easter long weekend, we escaped the city and ventured to Kangaroo Valley for a long-awaited camping trip. Continue reading
Cockatoo Island
Taking its name from the sulfur-crested cockatoos that frequent it, Cockatoo Island is Sydney Harbour’s largest island. Continue reading
The Pie Tin
I watch far too much American TV and get insanely jealous of their Thanksgiving traditions, especially when mountains of sweet pie is on offer. I like pie a lot – it’s definitely my favourite type of dessert, but it can be difficult to find and I’m not much of a baker. Continue reading
Her Cup of Tea 