Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Helen Keller Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia
Travel Quote
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. Saint Augustine William Ricketts Sanctuary, near Melbourne, Australia
Humorous Quote
Don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia. Charles M. Schultz Port Phillip Bay, Australia
Travel Photos of Australia
Australia is known for its vast, diverse and ruggedly beautiful landscapes, as well as beaches, deserts, strange and beautiful animals, spiders, snakes and don't forget Vegemite! I was fortunate to have captured photos of a few of these amazing sites ten years ago this month on my one trip down under, which I will share... Continue Reading →
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Like many people, autumn is my favorite time of year, not only for the cooler weather and the spectacular colors, but because it represents a new beginning. And who can resist stepping on crunchy leaves?! I love this quote from one of my favorite books, Where the Crawdads Sing: "Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly.... Continue Reading →
Green Island, Australia
Green Island, located about 45 minutes by boat from Cairns, is part of The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are many tours available from Cairns including full and half day excursions. We were there in April 2011, and found it to be an interesting... Continue Reading →
Seven Things to do in Sydney, Australia
What do you think of when you imagine Sydney? The opera house may come to mind for some, Sydney Harbour Bridge might come to mind for others. You might also think of restaurants, pubs, street markets and some of the world's most poisonous snakes and spiders. Thankfully, I did not see any snakes, but I... Continue Reading →
Kangaroos!
My husband took many business trips to Australia over a fifteen year period before the opportunity finally arose for me to meet him there, and it was well worth the wait. The people are amazingly friendly and helpful, the country is varied with breathtaking beauty, and the animals are incredibly interesting! I fell in love... Continue Reading →