Clik here to view.
Day 14 - Derry / Londonderry - Walking tours and Free Derry Museum, Dinner at
Saturday, 28 September 2019Compared to the last couple of days, this morning is a leisurely affair. Breakfasting in luxury at the Shipquay, Hubby opts for the eggs with smoked salmon. The breakfast...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 15 - Grianan of Aileach and the Wild Atlantic Way
Sunday, 29 September 2019We say farewell to Derry today, but not without regret. My plans for a visit to the Peace Bridge earlier in our time here didn't work out, so despite our having a huge agenda...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 16 - Slieve League and Studio Donegal
Monday, 30 September 2019This morning we're heading to the coast. We're trying to be a bit more restrained on the gluttony front. The delicious fresh breads on the breakfast buffet don't make that easy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 17- Belleek Pottery, Marble Arch Caves, Marlbank Scenic Drive and on to...
Tuesday 1 October 2019OK, so today breakfast needs some solid attention because I saw the most extraordinary thing. We pop down to Cedars and are seated at the same table we had last night, so feeling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 18 - The Titanic Quarter, Ginger Bistro and Saturday Night Fever at the...
Wednesday 2 October 2019We still have our car. I ummed and aahed about when to return it. we don't really NEED it in Belfast, but perhaps it might be handy. Oh, I don't know. We don't have to return it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 19 - Crumlin Road Gaol and Conflicting Stories Political Tour
Thursday 3 October 2019This morning we're out and about by about 9:30 so we can wander down to the Salmon of Knowledge and check out the River Lagan before heading over to Crumlin Road for the tour...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 20 - St George's Market, Eclectic Belfast Walking Tour, Ulster Museum and...
Friday 4 October 2019It's our last day so we pack up properly and check out, leaving our luggage with reception for safe keeping until this evening when we take the overnight ferry to Liverpool. We're...
View ArticleSydney Sightseeing Walk - Updated 2020
This walk a great way to explore some of the wonderful parts of Sydney. I have treated the walk as one long exploration which can be done over a few hours or across a whole day or more depending on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 21 - Arrival at Birkenhead, Beatles Story, Mersey Ferry, Gateway to the...
Saturday 5 October 2019As we travel up the Mersey to dock at Liverpool we rise and dress, pack up our gear and make our way downstairs to wait for disembarkation. Excitement as I walk past a framed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 22 - Beatles Childhood Homes Tour
Sunday 6 October 2019This morning we have paid for a hotel breakfast, which is the standard fare, and we need to be around at Jurys Inn for the National Trust’s Beatles Childhood Homes Tour by 9:45....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 1 - Macarthur to Bendigo - with a nice surprise en route
Awake at stupid o’clock. Eventually gave up trying to go back to sleep and started packing hoping to be on the road nice and early with the idea that I might get to Bendigo before circadian rhythm...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 2 - Bendigo
Speaking to my Aunties on the phone last night, I came to a decision to face the potentially Covid19 laced crowds at the Lost Trades Fair. My original plan was to finally visit Central Deborah Gold...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Days 3 and 4 - Werribee to Apollo Bay
Day 3: This morning is a fairly leisurely affair writing up my trip journal and then packing up to get back out the Great Stupa when it opens so that I can correct my mistake of yesterday. Done and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 5 - Apollo Bay, Turton's Track, Waterfalls, The Redwoods and Platypus...
10 March 2020Good night’s sleep overnight but I think it might be time to dig out the warm pjamas and the extra blanket. Up early and journal finally published, I’m keen to get onto today’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 6 - Cape Otway Lightstation and the track to Parker Hill
I’m so tired this morning! It’s tempting to stay put here for a day and just chill out. I make progress on the trip journal until my daughter calls and we talk. I pack up and load the car in no rush....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 7 - Shipwreck Coast and Apostles Gourmet Trail
12 March 2020Pre-dawn there is the lovely sound of rain on the roof. Then the sound of people heading out, presumably to get into position for dawn at the Twelve Apostles. As the sky lightens birds in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 8 - Warrnambool: Flagstaff Hill by day and night
Friday 13 March 2020I’ve booked three nights in Warrnambool because I’m tired and I need a rest day. I don’t have an ambitious agenda today. Just to wander across to Flagstaff Hill this morning and...
View ArticleDismay at Honeysuckle Cottage
I record this favourite family story here to share in trying times when a laugh can help the time go by. I think the funniest away from home experience I have had, happened on a day trip. It was when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 9 - Around Warrnambool and Port Fairy
Saturday 14 March 2020Today, there’s a lot of things I can do. But seeing as I’m here in Warrnambool, lets knock over things here first. The immediate priority is to explore around Thunder Point...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 10 - Silo Art, The Crags, Bay of Whales Gallery, Princess Margaret Rose...
Sunday 15 March 2020My negligence is brought to my attention this morning as I set the satnav to take me to Portland and get on my way, pure luck takes me past the Warrnambool Water Tower that features...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 11 - Mt Schank, Cape Northumberland, Tantanoola Cave, Glencoe Woolshed,...
Monday 16 March 2020 I’m restless. Every day I spend a fair amount of time wondering if my next stop should be heading my closer to home. I’m in Mount Gambier another night but I need to be making a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 12 - Penola and Naracoorte Caves
Tuesday 17 March 2020Well, after much deliberation, I’ve given myself a talking to and carried on at least as far as Naracoorte for a couple of nights. I’m really keen to take a look around Penola...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 13 - Djuirite (Mt Arapiles), Natimuk, Murtoa, Tarnagulla and Bridgewater
Wednesday 18 March 2020Thismorning I wake up, check the news and the urge to head home is overpowering. The balance on the pandemic’s progress in Australia is tipping and it’s time to draw a line under...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 14 - Mathoura, Murray Valley National Park, Deniliquin, Shan's Diner's...
Thursday 19 March 2020I’m slow to get away thismorning, gradually getting myself organised and trying to decide what direction to head from here. Chatting with the old guy with a bandaged leg that sits...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Day 15 - Temora Historic Railway Museum and Temora Aviation Museum & Home
Friday 20 March 2020It’s a shortish drive home today, only 4 hours or so and I’m reasonably inclined to just go straight home this morning, especially as it’s another hot day, roughly 15 Celcius hotter...
View Article
