Culture in Australia…Australian diversity…Continuation of Australia Day photos…
This fish mascot wandered about the celebration for photo ops. In June, 2015 we posted a brief history of diversity in Australia...
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Australia Day celebrations…Many photos to share…Serendipitous meeting of a talented and creative alpaca farmer…
Tom standing next to the Australian flag at the entrance to the Australia Day festivities in the town of Franklin, Tasmania. Australia Day...
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Happy Australia Day to our Australian/Tasmanian friends and readers…Saving more of $$$$…
Our friend Terry (and past landlord in Penguin) sent us this beautiful photo of another seal on Sisters Beach, Tasmania where he...
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Mother Nature’s bountiful offerings never fail to amaze us…It may not be what you think…
An exquisite pink rose on the grounds of the vacation home. In a world filled with war, strife, terrorism, turbulence and heartbreaking news, we've...
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A visit to a fascinating Huon Valley landmark…Willie Smith’s Apple Cider House, The Apple Shed restaurant, orchard and museum…
We'd noticed Willie Smith's Cider House and Apple Shed several times as we drove through Huonville since our arrival on January 16th. After researching online,...
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Loss of a valued digital item…Heading out to sightseeing venue and shopping…Road trip photos…
We crossed the Bridgewater Lift Bridge on the drive from Penguin to the Huon Valley. Its Monday morning in this part of the world....
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What do cherries and helicopters have in common?…Photos close to home…
While we were preparing dinner, we heard a noise from a helicopter. A few nights ago, as we were preparing dinner,...
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Historic site in Hobart…The “Tench,” The Penitentiary Chapel…
Clock tower at the Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Hobart, Tasmania. Panorama view of The Penitentiary Chapel and Courts. The concept of...
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Trip to Hobart on a perfect day in Tasmania…Noctunal awakening…Clarification on our “one year ago posts”…
A perfect yellow rose from the flower garden in the yard. During the night I awoke at 2:00 am, wide eyed and bushy...
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A world of wonder in the backyard…Who knew?…Fabulous meals in Tasmania…
My dinner last night, a chicken stir fry made with vegetables (not including the carrots and raw nuts) from our landlord's garden...
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