The Gold Coast, Queensland

I have had encouragement from some quarters to make a return to blogging, something I have put on the back-burner for many months now. Imagine my surprise to discover a half-finished draft post sitting in the system, dating back to MARCH -  yes, March, and our road trip north to Queensland. So there is no …

Lavender Bay and Wendy’s Secret Garden

Cousin C, whose nickname is Smiley, rang me out of the blue the other week. I don't often hear from him. "How are you?" his warm voice with its unmistakably Aussie accent was mellow on the phone. "All the better for hearing from you," I said enthusiastically. "Gee, that's nice!" he replied. "Yep," I said, …

Fade to Black – from bright sunshine to stormy skies

Saturday 22nd March 2014 This morning on the western side of Lake Macquarie, the day was bright blue and stunning. We ate brunch with our friends, at the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery which has this stunning outlook.  Half a dozen young school children were having a painting class outside on the lawn. Then we made …