The Twelve Apostles
9. huhtikuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Another amazing sight on The Great Ocean Road. In the 1960s a local decided that this area needed a new name to attract tourists so it was named The 12 Apostles. Are there 12? No but it doesn’tLue lisää
Great Otway National Park
5. huhtikuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Just 15 minutes from the Great Ocean Road you find yourself in a prehistoric like forest with giant eucalyptus trees and the biggest ferns I’ve ever seen. First kangaroo sighting today in the bush!
Art in the woods
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An art gallery and sculpture garden hidden in the woods of a beach resort town. Tranquility to the nth degree.
Along the Great Ocean Road
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More shades of blue and green than you can imagine. The road climbs up then heads down, curves and more curves. Stunningly beautiful.
A walk back in time
1. huhtikuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Just a few minutes outside of Melbourne is St. Kilda, a beach town that still draws crowds. There is an old fashioned amusement park, Luna Park, a theatre/concert fall the Palais Theatre and theLue lisää
More art ftom the National Gallery of Au
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A bit of Italy in Melbourne
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DOC is a real pizzeria started by Italians who missed home. All the waitstaff are Italian as are lots of the customers. We sat next to a young couple. Francesco is from Italy and Charlotte from NewLue lisää
National Galley of Victoria Triennial
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Absolutely amazing exhibit of artists work from around the world. So much to absorb that we only went to a part today and will return again tomorrow.
Queen Victoria Market
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For almost 140 years Queen Victoria Market has been a central part of life in Melbourne. It is both a wholesale and retail market with different buildings for fish and meat, dairy and breads, fruit.Lue lisää
First day in Melbourne
28. maaliskuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Melbourne is an architectural mix of old Victorian and modern architecture, side by side. What is supposed to make the city special are all of its diverse neighborhoods. Tomorrow I’ll start exploring.
Blue Mountains and Katoomba
27. maaliskuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
The Blue Mountains and Katoomba are about 65 miles outside of Sydney. It’s another world. The pictures don’t do it justice- it’s too stunning.
Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art
24. maaliskuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Located on the harbor in view of the cruise ships, the MCA is a free museum featuring Australian contemporary art.
Sydney Seafood Market
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The Sydney Seafood Market is one of the world’s largest wholesale fish markets. The retail section has the largest selection of fish and seafood I’ve ever seen. Everything was so fresh, it lookedLue lisää
G'day mate!
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What a great city Sydney is. Laid back, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s full of quirky, small neighborhoods like Portland. Coffee crazed, there are coffee bars and cafes on everyLue lisää
The ogo ogo celebration videos
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The celebration was somewhat like being at a 4th of July fireworks. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the display. When the parade started, everyone came alive. We were the only tourists among thousandsLue lisää
Balinese New Year - Nyepi
16. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Saturday is Nyepi, New Year’s day in Bali (but nowhere else in Indonesia). Balinese culture is a wonderful mix of Hinduism and local lore. The day before, there are massive ceremonies in everyLue lisää
Ceremony day in Bali
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While Indonesia is primarily Muslim, Bali is Hindu with a very Balinese flavor. There are countless ceremonies throughout the year. Saturday is New Years Day (more about that in an upcoming post) andLue lisää
A trip to the hot springs and Mt. Batur
13. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Mt. Batur erupted in 1968 (and again in 2000). There are 2 calderas, which are stunning. Lake Batur is enormous and has hot springs to soak in, overlooking the lake and volcano. With insane traffic inLue lisää
An afternoon walk in Candidasa, Bali
8. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
A guided walk up into the hills past local houses. 200 steps to climb for the panorama in 90 degree heat and humidity. The guide talked about the Japanese invasion in the 1940s as well as theLue lisää
Balinese temples
4. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Bali is a very spiritual place. Religion is very important to the people. They practice a unique form of Hinduism. Each family compound has its own small shrine. Every village has a temple that is theLue lisää
Shit, this coffee is delicious
1. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Bali is famous for Luwak coffee, unique to the island. Luwaks (also known as mongoose) eat the ripe red coffee berries. They shit them out whole , they are collected, cleaned and the coffee bean fromLue lisää
Balinese effigy and music
27. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
This effigy is being constructed in a local temple for a ceremony. Musicians in the background were practicing. Give a listen!
A terrific Balinese food day
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There is so much interesting food in Bali. Today’s lunch focused on Duck: spring rolls, fried duck and smoked duck. Mid afternoon ice cream: passion fruit sorbet and ginger gelato. Dinner: cornLue lisää
Sometimes....
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You just have to be a tourist. That was dinner tonight. Apologies to vegetarians. The restaurant is aptly named “Hog Wild”.
A walk in the rice fields
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So quiet and remote from the madness of tourist Ubud. We walked 6.6 mikes today. And then had another lunch of roast suckling pig!





















































































































































































MatkaajaImpressive. Looks like you have had some cloudy days. Join the club. We can’t get out of winter. Not for long though. Leaving Friday. Think good thoughts for us.