Part 2…Nuances of booking rental cars…Our dos and don’ts…
As mentioned in yesterday's post, here are our dos and don'ts. They may not suit every traveler, and that is perfectly...
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Part 1…Nuances of booking rental cars…Tomorrow, our rental car dos and don’ts…Please check back…
Yesterday, after uploading the post, we settled into our comfy recliners with our laptops and mugs of ice tea, ready for...
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Sometimes, a booking just doesn’t work out…
On Friday, the day of my birthday, I found myself doing what long-term travelers so often do, sitting with my laptop...
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Out and about…More new photos…Facts about Penguin, Tasmania…
"Penguin is a charming, small seaside town on the northwest coast of Tasmania, located between Burnie and Ulverstone on the Bass...
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We lucked out!…What a relief!…Today is my 78th birthday in Australia…It’s tomorrow in the USA!…More new photos…
Yesterday, although we weren’t particularly optimistic, we headed out to the local pharmacy with a mission in mind. With our April cruise...
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Our tax prep is done!..It’s great to have that behind us…More new photos…
Every year, no matter where we are in the world, whether tucked into a quiet countryside cottage or perched near a windswept...
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All new photos with more to follow…Penguin, Tasmania demographics…
The People of Penguin — A Coastal Tapestry There’s something quietly profound about a town like Penguin, Tasmania, a place whose name...
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Heading out later today to take photos…
Gosh, we are enjoying it here in Penguin as much as we did ten years ago, if not more. There’s something...
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Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone in the western hemisphere…The eastern hemisphere celebrated yesterday…
It makes no sense for us to make a fuss over holidays anymore. Before we left the US 13 years ago, we...
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Out to dinner in Penguin…Delightful evening with our upcoming landlords…
There’s something special about the way travel humbles us. On Thursday evening, after what had been one of the more surprising days...
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