One of the saddest things about travelling, is that in every town, no matter how small, there seems to be a memorial to those who served and and died in wars. David and I often stand and read the names of long-dead young men, in quiet contemplation of the waste of their lives. Too many of them died too soon to have children. Their memories are left to live on only in the hearts of more distant relatives and strangers.
Today is ANZAC Day: the 100th Aniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in WWI by Australian and New Zealand forces. In memory of the terrible waste of young lives on both sides of the conflict, I have collected together photographs of war memorials around the world. Some of the photos are mine. Some have been sent to me by other bloggers. They are in no particular order.
Australia - travel tips and advice from a local.
There are seven major Designated International Airports in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. You are going to arrive at one of these, probably Sydney or Melbourne.
Medieval and Rennaissance Fairs in Australia
Last year D and I went to the inaugural St Ives Medieval Faire. We had a ball. There were knight's in armour, jousting, Viking combat, Dark Ages encampments and lots more. For anyone who loves a chance to dress up (or see others dress up) in Ye Olde finery, I drew up a list of medieval and renaissance fairs around Australia. With the fair season starting in earnest, I thought it might be useful to publish it again. My apologies to Rowany Festival and Geelong Highland Gathering goers, it's a bit late for them but there is always next year- oooppps!
Leaving Sydney
This week's post is a vignette written by Nora, a dear friend. She has kindly shared her memories of setting out by ship from Sydney long ago, and how different it felt to today's hectic airport farewells.
I remember as clearly as if it were yesterday, leaving on my first overseas trip. It was a cool, sunny day in October, 1960 and there was a great sense of occasion in the air. My school friend, Jill, and I were about to set off for the holiday of a lifetime, firmly believing that this would
I remember as clearly as if it were yesterday, leaving on my first overseas trip. It was a cool, sunny day in October, 1960 and there was a great sense of occasion in the air. My school friend, Jill, and I were about to set off for the holiday of a lifetime, firmly believing that this would
Liebster Award
The Liebster Award is an award for new, or up and coming bloggers. As a recipient of the Liebster Award, it is my task now to 'pay it forward' by nominating bloggers to pass the award on to. I also must answer a list of eleven questions posed by Amy and ask eleven questions in turn of my nominated bloggers. The idea is for you to get to know me and for me to get to know others in turn.
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, possums, sea lions, echidnas, goannas and platypus. Kangaroo Island has them all. I have spent a lifetime seeking out Australian animals, in a casual 'looking out of the car windows' kind of way, and I can confidently say the best place to see them all in one place is Kangaroo Island. The only large animal not found on the island is the emu.
It took us half a lifetime to get there. We almost made it when the boys were little but got put off by the cost of the ferry. It was the early '90s and either we were poorer or the ferry was more expensive: I can't remember which. In recent years, we have twice had accommodation booked and deposits paid. Each time a family illness prevented us from going. This was 'third-time lucky' territory. If we didn't make it this time we were giving up forever.
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