Australia

Jamieson

Last year, we were slated 3 times to visit friends in Jamison, a country town 3 hours north-east of Melbourne, but plans were cancelled due to illness or lock down. Once we knew we were returning to AU, I messaged my friend to see their availability for us to visit. Leaving on a Friday afternoon, […]

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Kangaroo Island

Due to lockdown last year, many fun activities were canceled, one of which was a trip to kangaroo island. It was rescheduled for this trip and I eagerly anticipated the adventure. Starting at the train station, we boarded a regional train to Adelaide. The premium class car was complete with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks.

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Home Away From Home

Seven months I was away from Melbourne, but when we ubered into the city, I felt like I was coming to my home away from home. Eagerly I watched for the skyline, feeling alert and excited for each familiar landmark.  Returning to the QV building had a special thrill with of every corner, step, and

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Peeling a City

When I arrived in Melbourne, I was just happy to be out of quarantine and breathed in freedom. All sights and sounds were new and exciting. First I was excited to explore the building/mall we lived in. The QV building is large with varied businesses so I had to look at everything on offer. Russell

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Port Phillip

I thought Port Phillip was named after the recently deceased Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh but learned that it was named in 1805 in honor of Arthur Phillip, a Governor of New South Wales. Melbourne rests at the top of this bay and circumnavigating it became my BF’s quest. The shore stretches roughly 164 miles

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