Monthly Archives: April 2019

A Matter of Communication

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Tue. 30th  April 2019 We have a day to explore Alice Springs and I have a short list of places to visit, to which Dave adds Telegraph Hill. He had spotted it when trying to find ANZAC Hill last night. …

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From Sunrise to Sunset

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Mon. 29th April 2019 I’m far away in the land of nod and my hand is gently being squeezed. Opening my eyes, it is still dark. Which I then realise is down to my eye-mask. Removing it, I find Janet …

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Another Birthday Treat

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Sun. 28th April 2019 I wake excited, albeit a bit slow from the wine pairing at dinner last night. Today we head back to Adelaide to catch The Ghan Train to Alice Springs. I had never considered why it was …

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Wine Country

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Sat. 27th April 2019 You know you’re in trouble when the answer to your problems is some combination of Liz Truss and Jeremy Corbyn. I seem to have picked up a cold since landing in Aus which combined with my …

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Hahndorf–Schmarndorf!

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Fri. 26th April 2019 Today we are heading off to Barossa Valley for a few days to try some local wine. It is not easy to get there by public transport so we have hired a car for the trip. …

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ANZAC Day At The Seaside

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Thur. 25th April 2019 Today is ANZAC (Australia & New Zealand Army Corps) day and it is the equivalent of our Remembrance Sunday – though possibly even better marked. It is a Bank Holiday here and there are parades and …

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Exploring Adelaide Centre

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Wed. 24th April 2019 The 8:30am alarm permeated our deep sleep as we battle with jet lag, but the blue sky and sunshine outside soon made us remember where we are. Our hotel room rate does not include breakfast so …

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Going To A Land Down Under*

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Mon / Tue 22nd & 23rd April And so, we’re off again. This trip has been six years in the planning (or at least the contemplation) – ever since Myf filled our imagination with all the sights and activities along …

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