Can you believe that it's been a year since my sister's cupcake-filled 21st birthday? No, me neither.
Somehow, though, it is.
This year, my sister's birthday fell the day before her last university exam. Not her last exam for this semester, or even last exam for this year, but the very last exam for her degree. She is officially (or unofficially, I suppose, seeing as exams need to be marked) finished with university - at least for the time being. We celebrated her birthday a day late, and it felt like an occasion for lots of celebration.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Northern Territory travels - Darwin and Kakadu
For me, visiting the Northern Territory was a bit like slotting the last piece into a jigsaw puzzle. It is rewarding to know that I have seen every state and territory in the country I grew up in. It is also easier to grasp Australia, with all its variations and features, when I have seen it from top to bottom as well as east to west (and with the acknowledgement that there's still a bit right in the middle that I haven't seen!).
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| Darwin esplanade. |
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Product review and give away: AntiOx chocolate bars
Much as I'm looking forward to sharing travel news, I am also delighted to bring you this Product Talk by Nuffnang post today, courtesy of Nuffnang and AntiOx.
As most of you know, almost all of my product review posts feature products that I have found and bought myself. Today is slightly different, as the AntiOx products I'm reviewing were sent to me (by the company that owns the brand, Vitality Brands) for free. A significant benefit of this arrangement is that I not only get to review the products, but also host a give away so that you can try them too!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Northern Australia reflections
What a two weeks we have had. I'm looking forward to summarising our travels properly in due course, but for today, I thought I would share some photo highlights and some general thoughts on the trip.
First, Australia is a big place. Oh, I knew that in theory, and I'm sure you know it too. However, I found that I didn't fully appreciate how big until I was out in the middle of it. It is BIG!
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| Darwin waterfront - sunset markets, Sunday evening. |
First, Australia is a big place. Oh, I knew that in theory, and I'm sure you know it too. However, I found that I didn't fully appreciate how big until I was out in the middle of it. It is BIG!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Holidaying in northern Australia
As this goes out, I will be up the tippity top of Australia!
Yes, our long awaited northern Australia trip is here, and all being well, we flew from Perth to Darwin yesterday (the red stretches in the above picture are flying; we are just going via Melbourne airport on the way home).
Later in the week, we'll be starting our campervan journey across from A to B to C to D to E and then up to F (Cairns, Queensland) and G (the Daintree, Queensland). I am very excited. I will be completely unplugged. Stay tuned for some Facebook photos and updates, but otherwise...I shall update in 2 weeks, hopefully refreshed and renewed and recovered from a last week of work that was more than a little brutal.
See you then!
Yes, our long awaited northern Australia trip is here, and all being well, we flew from Perth to Darwin yesterday (the red stretches in the above picture are flying; we are just going via Melbourne airport on the way home).
Later in the week, we'll be starting our campervan journey across from A to B to C to D to E and then up to F (Cairns, Queensland) and G (the Daintree, Queensland). I am very excited. I will be completely unplugged. Stay tuned for some Facebook photos and updates, but otherwise...I shall update in 2 weeks, hopefully refreshed and renewed and recovered from a last week of work that was more than a little brutal.
See you then!
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