Local points on interest…Two more weeks in Tasmania…Foggy morning in the valley…Happy Valentine’s Day!
Statue in Franklin commemorating World War I soldiers. When our cleaner became ill and could not do our place, Anne arranged for...
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Using perks and points from Expedia…Interesting photos from a very old house in 2013…Head banging?…
Today's photos are from the date in 2013, in Boveglio, Tuscany, Italy, which we posted here. How quickly we forgot the...
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Remembering Marloth Park’s treasures…Stunning photos posted by locals…Upcoming busy weekend with houseguests….
Every morning, before beginning the post, I check out Marloth Park's Sighting Page on Facebook for any new wildlife sightings, not...
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Hiding in the bathroom during tornado warnings!…A delightful surprise from a local reader/friend!!!…Three days and counting…
We were watching another episode of Outlander. With Tom's bad hearing and now stuffy head, we had the streaming show on...
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Part 2…Chobe National Park safari and Chobe River cruise…Interesting geography, culture and much more…
A small but substantially packed ferry was arriving in Zambia from Botswana while we waited. This reminded us of the ferry boat...
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A visit to Circular Quay and ride on The Manly Ferry…A Sydney Harbour tradition and popular means of local transportation…
The esplanade, a walkway along the shore in Circular Quay. Traveling from Manly Beach to Sydney couldn't be easier. The Manly Fast...
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Yorkeys Knob…An interesting visit provided a wide array of experiences…A few new favorite photos…
After leaving the beach we drove to a high point in the area with this expansive view. The Cairns area of...
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More to see, new and old…The wonder of it all never disappoints…Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those who celebrate…HB RL!!
Plumeria growing on a sparse tree. Spring is in the air. Recently, Julie and I have visited many locations I'd already seen...
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On the road again…Kauai never disappoints…
Do I recognize this scowl, similar to Tom's when driving in traffic? Just kidding, honey! Yesterday, when the sun wouldn't cooperate as...
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Life on a farm…An experience like none other…Once again, adapting…
John, our exciting and attentive host farmer, has beautiful stories to tell. A former physician and world traveler, he's a wealth of...
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