Inspiration for exploring the world
Dandenong Ranges
We missed the chestnut beer…again. We have been curious about this beer ever since we saw it at our first visit to the Kalorama Chestnut Festival three years ago. This was our third year attending and we have yet to get to the beer stall before the chestnut beer sold out. The Kalorama Chestnut festival is an annual event held […]
‘I am of the lyrebird totem!’ Imitating the dance of the lyrebird, William Ricketts slowly swayed side to side with his arms outspread and shook his hands like the fanned-out tail feathers from which the bird gets its name. The video presentation at William Ricketts Sanctuary played on as the eccentric Ricketts talked about how we, and all living things […]
Halloween isn’t a big holiday here in Australia. However, in recent years it has grown in popularity with more community events and participation in trick or treating. Growing up in the U.S., where Halloween is huge, I have always thought it a fun holiday and have fond childhood memories of carving pumpkins, dressing up, parties, and trick or treating. Though […]
‘We’re not on a walk. We are just going back to our car. On foot. In a roundabout way.’ Ian amusingly told Alexis as we were about half way though an 8.5 km hike after she told us she didn’t feel like going for a walk. ‘OK.’, she replied and continued on. This conversation would be repeated a couple more […]
This morning I woke up tired and unmotivated. All I wanted to do was to go back to sleep, but that was not an option as I needed to get my daughter to preschool. So, I stumbled out of bed, dressed, and stepped out to face the day. I hurriedly put together my daughter’s snack and lunch, brushed her hair, […]