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Still Selebrating Sydney

March 4, 2021March 8, 2021 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 33 Comments

When we awoke after a good night's sleep at the Sofitel Darling Harbour we drew open the curtains ... and the city was still there, although blanketed under dull skies. We went off for a pleasant and socially distanced A La Carte breakfast at the hotel's restaurant - buffet options are still off the menu … Continue reading Still Selebrating Sydney

Celebrating in Style – An Anniversary in Sydney

March 3, 2021 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 38 Comments

Monday 22nd February was our wedding anniversary, and we celebrated with a night at the Sofitel Darling Harbour in Sydney. We masked up and braved the train - our first journey on public transport for months - arriving to a warm welcome around 11am, where we ditched our bag and went off for a walk … Continue reading Celebrating in Style – An Anniversary in Sydney

From My Walk Today

April 21, 2020 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 19 Comments

Sometimes when we travel, we overlook the beauty in our back yard. What better place to spend my hour's exercise than the beach behind our apartment complex? The ship that looks as if it is parked on the beach is the Ruby Princess, currently holed up in Port Kembla with ill crew on board. But … Continue reading From My Walk Today

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Garrulous Gwendoline

Garrulous Gwendoline

Australian writer who grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. Her memoir, I Belong to No One, is available in Paperback, eBook, Kindle and Audio. Published by Hachette Australia and Orion Books UK.

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Latest Stories

  • The Reluctant Retiree has too much time on her hands April 7, 2021
  • Famous Last Words – “Super’s Doing Well.” April 2, 2021
  • The Catalyst for Retirement March 31, 2021
  • Still Selebrating Sydney March 4, 2021
  • Celebrating in Style – An Anniversary in Sydney March 3, 2021
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