It's almost three months since our short stay in the Blue Mountains about three hours drive away, and I meant to do this post so much earlier. Better late than never, as they say. As you can see, it was a special occasion - our thirtieth wedding anniversary, and so we spoiled ourselves with two … Continue reading A Special Stay in the Blue Mountains near Sydney
New South Wales
Egret Park Dubbo
I had to do an unscheduled dash to Dubbo* last week. Dubbo is an important regional city in the heart of wool and wheat country, about 400 km (250 mi) west-north-west of Sydney. Bill could not go with me, and I was having trouble raising the enthusiasm to drive the six plus hours on my … Continue reading Egret Park Dubbo
Of Kookaburras and Kingfishers, Parrots and Poetry
I spend a lot of time in my study, which has a sliding door leading out to a balcony. A few weeks ago I noticed a kookaburra sitting on my balcony railing. Kookaburras are common on the east coast of Australia, but not on my balcony. I quickly grabbed my smart-phone, gently opened the door, … Continue reading Of Kookaburras and Kingfishers, Parrots and Poetry
The Reluctant Retiree 