Anzac Day 2018

Aussies know 25th April as Anzac Day. I've done several posts on this, most memorably that of 2015 held in Bogan Gate. This year we commemorated at home. It started with the 6am dawn service, which commenced with this introduction . . . On this day above all others we recall those who served in …

Plonked on the Plateau of Lasithi

Just after my accident on the moped and just before I went off on my next adventure (which I am yet to write about - because I want to maintain the suspense) I went off on a day trip with another girl to the Plateau of Lasithi.  (I'm still on Crete, 1979). The plateau was (is?) …

Return of the Catalina – a Legendary Adventure

Gwen. was written on the envelope. That's all. It arrived without notice, no postmark, no return address,  just stamped in bold red ink . . . TOP SECRET   Aha! My DVD copy of "Return of the Catalina" had arrived! Top secret indeed. The exploits of those few brave men who in 1943 flew the "Black Cats of …