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Rock Wallabies on Magnetic Island

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When I think of adorable furry creatures on Magnetic Island in North Queensland, I immediately think Koalas! But while it is true they can be found here, both in the wild and in captivity, they do tend to sleep unapproachably in their gum trees. Then I remember our stays at many Magnetic Island holiday houses …

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Fantastic Friday: Join me for Coffee with a View

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Q.  Why is today a Fantastic Friday? A.  Because it is coffee time. So put on the jug – make a cup – and join me on the balcony with a view of – The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco Enjoy your coffee – and the View. FIND MORE FANTASTIC FRIDAY POSTS HERE! IF YOU HAVE …

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A Panoramic View over Sintra: Castelo Mouros

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Step through a door to another time – a time of Muslim Rulers and Catholic Kings – of Fires, Earthquakes and Restoration. B.H. and I are outdoors people, so when we decided to choose just one attraction to visit in Sintra, the choice was easy.  Castelo Mouros was a Military Fort from the 8th Century …

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Tuesday in Townsville – Lest We Forget – 25th April

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As the 25th April approaches I remember our last ANZAC Day IN SPAIN. ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corp. Brilliant red flower heads, sparkling in the Spanish sunshine.   A recently found Poppy tucked into a memorial plate at the N.Q. Garden of Remembrance at ANZAC Park, Townsville, Australia. At Dawn on the 25th …

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Fantastic Friday Sapa Reflections

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We stood on the mountain looking down to our trek destination in the valley below SAPA.  The view we hoped for was one of a myriad of terraces – you know – the one that is featured in all the travel mags and blogs? Looking down into the valley, made me grope my glasses to …

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Tuesday in Townsville Focus on the Clouds

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After a recent photographic post on a SUNSET DRIVE HOME I have noticed that Townsville skies have been stunning.  Lately I have started to focus on the clouds themselves as they have been beautiful in their own right. After a restorative long week-end spent camping at our favourite WATER SKI SPOT with friends and family, …

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Spring at Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver

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Some Vancouverites took us to Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver while hosting us in their home. It’s so lovely when we stay with friends as we get to see what they think is important in their town. This beautifully landscaped park, the second most visited park in Vancouver behind Stanley Park receives 6 million visitors a …

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Tuesday in Townsville Sunset Drive Home

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Every work day B.H. and I meet after he finishes work in the Townsville CBD and together we walk 4.4 km along THE STRAND and back. Today I am sharing my view from the passenger seat on our 12 km drove home into a particularly beautiful sunset.  It shows just how quickly the tropical sun sets. …

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