tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post3967015545950995968..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: 7 things to do in Amazing Albany!The Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-58761381814722273982016-10-31T20:10:59.069+11:002016-10-31T20:10:59.069+11:00My pleasure. Albany is a lovely town.My pleasure. Albany is a lovely town.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12670331134912877982016-10-31T19:50:07.622+11:002016-10-31T19:50:07.622+11:00Hey Lyn, What a great place to have fun! I truly l...Hey Lyn, What a great place to have fun! I truly liked Albany, cool & unique place to visit. Thank for sharing such a nice place.Saania Alihttp://www.usvisa.ae/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-15321708993388542472016-10-26T15:33:02.241+11:002016-10-26T15:33:02.241+11:00Every time I googled Albany to check something I g...Every time I googled Albany to check something I got the one in New York. David and I have driven through it but I don't think we have ever stopped to look around. It makes me think that on our next trip to the U.S we should go there.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-21431403620257779232016-10-26T15:31:20.294+11:002016-10-26T15:31:20.294+11:00We didn't get to penguin island but we are ret...We didn't get to penguin island but we are returning to Perth next year so maybe I will look into it. David and I travel a lot and over the years we have learnt to take the weather in our stride. We still had a great time.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-24337201622510421382016-10-26T14:56:59.867+11:002016-10-26T14:56:59.867+11:00We have an Albany in New York that seems a world a...We have an Albany in New York that seems a world away! I enjoyed reading about all there is to do at the other Albany:-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-80202323844611262802016-10-26T14:56:17.814+11:002016-10-26T14:56:17.814+11:00I got about as far up that tree as you did! It'...I got about as far up that tree as you did! It's super scary and I can't believe the people who do climb it. You certainly made your way around to a lot our wonderful destinations. Have you been to penguin island? Sorry about the weather, but we so desperately needed the rain. Purfyllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812080008200347466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-1373439414275629222016-10-26T08:38:19.890+11:002016-10-26T08:38:19.890+11:00It is a lovely place. I am sure you would enjoy it...It is a lovely place. I am sure you would enjoy it but it is a long, long way from N.Z.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-47360013987560246572016-10-25T22:28:15.395+11:002016-10-25T22:28:15.395+11:00I can't wait to get to Albany. Unfortunately, ...I can't wait to get to Albany. Unfortunately, it will have to wait for my next trip to Oz.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-311278972865569182016-10-25T18:04:08.535+11:002016-10-25T18:04:08.535+11:00When the brig Amity arrived one of the first thing...When the brig Amity arrived one of the first things the Captain did was rescue groups of Aboriginal women from islands off the coast. They had been stranded there as slaves by sealers who frequented the area. The rescue got European and native relations off to a good start. <br /><br />Sadly however, Australia had its fair share of conflict between new arrivals and aborigines. Disease, either smallpox or chickenpox, also took a terrible toll of local populations.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-69296419773306959052016-10-25T11:12:03.212+11:002016-10-25T11:12:03.212+11:00Great post on a little known area of Australia. I&...Great post on a little known area of Australia. I'm intrigued though: you say 'early relations' between the European settlers and indigenous population was cordial. Any news on later? I take it, if anything like the American Indians, not good? 😒Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411269983453926939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12226208362857171472016-10-25T10:33:50.937+11:002016-10-25T10:33:50.937+11:00Emus are far more elusive than kangaroos. I don...Emus are far more elusive than kangaroos. I don't know if there are more about than there used to be but in the last few years we have seen quite a few. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-85248843682228788592016-10-25T10:32:31.520+11:002016-10-25T10:32:31.520+11:00Without a doubt the thing we enjoyed most was the ...Without a doubt the thing we enjoyed most was the cycle path. We always enjoy cycling but riding along next to the see was magical.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-2837575615962701642016-10-25T10:31:17.354+11:002016-10-25T10:31:17.354+11:00David and I have travelled a lot in Australia and,...David and I have travelled a lot in Australia and, except for the complete absence of koalas, it is the best state we have been to for seeing wildlife.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-58596274119522218552016-10-25T10:30:27.006+11:002016-10-25T10:30:27.006+11:00We were a bit unlucky with the weather. There was ...We were a bit unlucky with the weather. There was a large cold front across the whole of southern Australia while we were there. I don't think Sydney was much warmer.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-50033049534487967342016-10-25T10:29:14.555+11:002016-10-25T10:29:14.555+11:00I follow your blog and have often found your local...I follow your blog and have often found your local's knowledge of Western Australia really handy when we are planning a trip. You have more courage than me in climbing the tree.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-61181592418865683242016-10-25T01:50:47.239+11:002016-10-25T01:50:47.239+11:00Albany looks like a wonderful place for nature and...Albany looks like a wonderful place for nature and wildlife. I saw lots of kangaroos in Australia, but I never managed any emus!Karen Warrenhttp://www.worldwidewriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-10287927971201531232016-10-25T01:13:59.356+11:002016-10-25T01:13:59.356+11:00This is such a varied list of activities, you'...This is such a varied list of activities, you've got some really great options! It seems like there really is heaps to do. Which was your favourite overall?Rachel ¦¦ A Nesting Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08457683109401016555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-26099763029860825662016-10-25T00:18:29.892+11:002016-10-25T00:18:29.892+11:00I'd love to visit Albany and Western Australia...I'd love to visit Albany and Western Australia to see some of the native wildlife and all the amazing scenery. Thx so much for sharing. Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-85026750118150268912016-10-24T22:12:25.434+11:002016-10-24T22:12:25.434+11:00You have found so many things to enjoy in Albany. ...You have found so many things to enjoy in Albany. The weather may not have been great for you, but the scenery is still beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849106609035136485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12702235203990589652016-10-24T20:10:37.564+11:002016-10-24T20:10:37.564+11:00Ahh, you've captured the beauty, serenity and ...Ahh, you've captured the beauty, serenity and excitement of the area so well! I climbed The Gloucester Tree in Pemberton once, but that was the only one of the three look-out trees I've climbed. My husband shins up one each time we go down south, but once was enough for me! Thanks so much for adding a link to my post about Albany too. Really appreciate that :)Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-33487428911930765162016-10-24T20:05:54.067+11:002016-10-24T20:05:54.067+11:00I don't think I had heard of it until David an...I don't think I had heard of it until David and I went there the first time. Maybe I slept through that class in history - lol.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-76069108777776757142016-10-24T20:04:52.752+11:002016-10-24T20:04:52.752+11:00I have done whale watching in Sydney and it was a ...I have done whale watching in Sydney and it was a fantastic experience. When I was young you just didn't get whales but since they have been protected they are returning to both the east and west coast of Australia in significant numbers.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-5994060142430145032016-10-24T15:43:21.924+11:002016-10-24T15:43:21.924+11:00Albany loos interesting. I remember reading about ...Albany loos interesting. I remember reading about its history, way back at schoolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-58014747452497869372016-10-24T12:30:24.748+11:002016-10-24T12:30:24.748+11:00Wow, so much nature. I'd love to see the kanga...Wow, so much nature. I'd love to see the kangaroos and emus. Whale watching has been something I've wanted to do since I was a kid. Apparently, I need to book a trip to Australia! #WeekendWanderlustErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103597455249641820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-35203098872041941312016-10-23T16:09:40.607+11:002016-10-23T16:09:40.607+11:00Let me know if you decide to come and I will help ...Let me know if you decide to come and I will help you plan your trip. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.com