the end was just the beginning
Almost a year to the day after we travelled down the Derwent River and across the ocean to New Zealand on a cruise, DD and I sailed back up the river to Hobart for New Year’s Eve. After anchoring in gorgeous Norfolk Bay the night prior, we visited Port Arthur for a few hours, where... Continue Reading →
We woke on day three of our Sydney to Hobart cruise to blessedly calm waters and stunning scenery. Before breakfast Captain Andy guided the ship into Wineglass Bay for a scenic tour. As we sat down to Eggs Benedict, a pod of dolphins frolicked in the waves beside us. In the afternoon we embarked on... Continue Reading →
Buckle up, it's been a crazy few days. Where do I start? Friday was the dizzy limit. I needed to get soooooo much done before an early afternoon flight to Melbourne for DD’s work Christmas party. I was frantically tapping away when I noticed Bilbo was acting strangely. I check him and my heart sank.... Continue Reading →
We arrived in Fukuoka via a bullet train from Kyoto with zero expectations and had a bulk fun time. Nestled on the northern coast of Kyushu, Fukuoka is Japan's fifth largest city. It has a relaxed and very liveable vibe and we really enjoyed ambling through its chilled out but vibrant streets. Our first priority... Continue Reading →
DD reckons he’s been to Japan more than 20 times over the years on both business and leisure trips. But he’d never visited Kanazawa and definitely never played drinking games with geishas before … But let me start at the beginning of our journey … We caught two trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa on Monday... Continue Reading →
A year ago today, the Household did something very, very silly. We went to a fireworks parade in Barcelona. It was exhilarating and terrifying in equal measures. To celebrate its anniversary we're doing something similarly nuts - going swimming at Maroubra. (After going to something that Husband informed me at 5.30am he bought on a... Continue Reading →
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