Day 2 of the "Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday" 19th May 2016 (Part One) The Indian Pacific is due into Broken Hill at 6.30am, and despite my best efforts to sleep on, our carriage has been stirring into life from around 5.00am. There are 9 twin cabins in each Gold Class carriage, and most of our 18 passengers intend … Continue reading Day 2 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth (Part One)
Retirement
Our “Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday” begins with The Indian Pacific from Sydney
I have been addicted to rail travel since my first three month Eurailpass in 1978. Trust me, I milked that pass for all the value I could - including riding the night trains back and forward between major cities, so I could sight-see several days in each city, but never pay for accommodation - a … Continue reading Our “Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday” begins with The Indian Pacific from Sydney
Episode 6 of The Good Life, April 2016
Even though I am a volunteer, one of the perks of being the co-host and newsreader on The Good Life show is that I get my hair, nails and make-up done, so, for one afternoon at least, I feel as if I am turned out to the best of my presentation ability. This month though, the … Continue reading Episode 6 of The Good Life, April 2016
The Reluctant Retiree 