Four days, no sun…Cabin fever setting in?…Dogs, flowers and beaches…A little bit of “this and that”…
Simple, but delightful. We're anxious to get out to explore, but with rain over the past four days, most likely we won't...
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Eyes drawn to beach after beach…Is Tasmania as amazing as Hawaii?…
We took this photo from downtown Penguin. Wow! Two years ago, at this time we were on the Big Island of Hawaii...
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A sunny day drive through the country…Nature at its finest…For the less experienced reader, how to use our archives…
This was our favorite photo of the day, a huge Billy Goat with quite the beard and defined facial marks. Even...
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Boxing Day situation with a seal…What?…Plus, what is Boxing Day, for those who may not know?
Photo taken by the Tasmanian Police of a seal sitting atop a car. The area has been secured to...
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Merry Christmas to all of our readers…Its Christmas Day today in Tasmania…
Finally, we were able to take a picture early in the evening of a high-speed train decorated with Christmas light. We'd...
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Celebrating Tom’s birthday last night…It’s Christmas Eve on this side of the International Dateline!! Traditions for world travelers?
Mersey Beach bluff where we went to dinner last night. Last night we made the 30 minute drive to the town of...
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Happy Birthday, Tom!…Today, we celebrate YOU and…what???…Photos of Tom over the past year…
While crossing the countryside several days ago, Tom spotted this highly venomous Tiger snake crossing the road. Quickly turning around, as it...
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A meaningful and heartbreaking story from a loyal reader…Tomorrow, Tom’s birthday, a special but scary story with photos…
All of today's photos were taken yesterday on a drive to the countryside surrounding Penguin, Tasmania. After a lazy start of the...
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More tragic loss of life in Germany…Change in today’s planned story…Binalong Bay photos…
Entrance statue of Binalong Bay. Click here to learn more. After hearing about the horrific news of yet another terroristic attack in an...
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Remembering lost loved ones during the holiday season…A visit to a local resting place overlooking the sea…
What a peaceful spot for the General Penguin Cemetery. May all those who rest here bring peace and comfort to the family...
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