Departure. Qantas Lounge, Melbourne
30. April 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Leveraging on connections, Melissa managed to score entry to The Qantas International Lounge. How the other half live...
Dallas. Fort Worth, Texas
30. April 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
5 hour layover between flights. What seemed a ridiculous amount of time to pass became just enough time as we navigated the HUGE expanse of the airport from one end to the other with the stress ofWeiterlesen
Vancouver, Canada
30. April 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Arrival at Vancouver, Canada. Canaderia. Same plane, Allan and Jan in business class. Melissa in cattle. Allan and Jan plied with wine and food the entire flight. Melissa. Nada. Melissa hangry and notWeiterlesen
Vancouver City: Culture Shook
1. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Vancouver. Downtown. You could mistake this city for anywhere in Melbourne - more Collins Street/ Paris end. Opposite of the road side driving aside, maybe not as many people.
A bit more chill, a lotWeiterlesen
Plus one escapes. Scenic sights on foot.
1. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Leaving Allan and Jan to rest, Melissa explored some of the area on foot. Maybe these stunning mountain views of the Canadian Rockies are why everyone is so chilled? The blend of city vs nature isWeiterlesen
Gamers Haven. SuperMario. Found.
1. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
On foot, and happy hour calls. I stumble upon a little place called The Den. Bar and Arcade. Super Mario poster catches my eye. An ode to my favourite game of childhood and awesome times with my ownWeiterlesen
Denny's. An Aussie Fail.
1. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Denny's. Another tried and failed American / Canadian franchise in Australia. Denny's, launching in Oz in 1982, bought out in 1989 and rebranded as The Keg (another fail), though remains in Canada,Weiterlesen
Foodie finds. Cultural Cuisine.
2. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Amidst a day spent on foot exploring the city in what felt like a balmy 22 degrees Celsius. Some Foodie finds.
Japanese cheesecake. It's been in Australia major cities for a while, but the opportunityWeiterlesen
City. Harbour. Snow capped peaks.
2. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A day largely on foot exploring both the harbour. A brief footprint highlighting the diversity and influence of mother and human nature in photographs.
Stanley Park 1 of 2
2. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Traversing through the streets of Vancouver for a few kilometres, we arrived at our destination. Stanley Park. A meld of Port Melbourne, meets Mount Dandenong, meets the snowy mountains. Planned,Weiterlesen
Don't forget the Fauna!
2. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
American bald eagle. Let's call them Fred. And Wilma.
Vs. Syd McStanley. Park local and prey for aforementioned.
Videos posted.
Stanley Park. 2 /2.
2. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Video and balance of photos from a perfect day.
#howmanytimesdoesshesaybreathtaking?!?
Grouse Mountain. Mt Not So Grouse.
3. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A lazy start with a decadent French bakery breakfast at Paul's Pattisserie in Vancouver - just across the road. Coffee, better than most we've had here, though as a Melbournite and fan of GordonWeiterlesen
Joe Fortes: Seafood meets Art Deco
3. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We ventured out tonight for dinner on Melissa's request (and insistence to pay!); noting Melissa had been subsisting by seagulling Allan and Jan's free sides and discounted Australian wine.
It didWeiterlesen
3rd Wheel: Lone traveller
4. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Travelling can be challenging when you've not got your full health and the big days so far meant a day of needed rest for Mum.
I ventured out alone today and explored the city.
No destination,Weiterlesen
Day 5: Foodie Finds
4. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
French pastries. Cakes. Tarts. Flans. Tortes. Bread. A mastery of both technical skill and artistic talent.
I really didn't anticipate spending so much time indulging in the food scene, but theWeiterlesen
All Aboard! Rocky Mountaineer
5. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
An unwelcome 0500 wake-up and rainy start to the day as we bid adieu to Vancouver.
Hotel checkout, a half kilometre walk in the rain to meet the coach. The sensational weather this week replaced withWeiterlesen
Rocky Mountaineer: Day 1 to Kamloops
5. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Day 1: Vancouver to Kamloops.
I could weave a colourful narrative in words in an attempt to describe the experience of travelling the Rocky Mountaineer.
The landscape. Prehistoric. Snow. Landslides.Weiterlesen
Foodie update: Rocky Mountaineer
5. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
No commentary required. Food. Good food. On the Rocky Mountaineer. All alcohol included - including cocktails. A review of profit and loss for month of May required based on allowing Allan on board.Weiterlesen
RM: Video post 1
6. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Rocky Mountaineer: Video links
RM: Day 2: Kamloops to Banff
6. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Another early start with train departing Kamloops: 0630. Taxi booked to transfer Mum. Taken by another guest. The taxi they'd booked for themselves? Allocated to us instead. He was, in nicest possibleWeiterlesen
Banff pie and Maryanne Pollock's pastry
7. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Lunch in Banff today. A little Cafe called Coyote's. I chose the Pecan pie. I've both made it and ordered it a few times in Australia over the years. Caramel, fudgy custard with caramelised pecans onWeiterlesen
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
7. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Hire car collected from Banff. A white Buick. Nice. Big ol' American fuel guzzler. That was the easy part.
Next? Driving. On the wrong (right hand) side of the road. Dad and I. Pressing imaginaryWeiterlesen
High tea. The royal experience.
8. Mai 2023 in Kanada ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
When in Rome! We extend our immersion in luxury with a high tea. Also. It's Ferdies 1st birthday today and, well, this is his party 🥳.
The view and company- beautiful though the food - lackingWeiterlesen
Ferdie's 1st Birthday. Mum AWOL.
9. Mai 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Ferdinand! Ferdie! One year's old today! (Tue 9 May, AEST).
I'm missing my little snuggle buddy, though a little party planned for today with Aunty Ro-ro and her office crew.
Thank you so much LozWeiterlesen


















































































































































































































































ReisenderLove that pre travel excitement! And bevy of course too ❤️