The last few days I have read two wonderful posts on "Things I always carry in my bag" and I thought to myself why not do a post on this. The Happiest Pixel and Cheila's Blog is where I first read this post. How on earth do some men get away with just carrying a wallet in a … Continue reading Things I always carry in my bag
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery northern France 🇫🇷
August 2017 Muriel and I were privileged to visit Villiers Bretenoux and the Australian National Memorial. On the walls the battle honours awarded to the Australian Imperial Force for service on the Western Front between 1916 and 1918. Beneath these inscriptions are the names of more than 10,700 Australians who died in France and have ‘no … Continue reading Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery northern France 🇫🇷
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La Boheme – on Sydney Harbour – Mrs Macquaries Point
Last week I flew to Sydney from Melbourne to catch up with my sister Paula, daughter Sarah and nieces Rachael and Penny. Paula, Penny and Rachael flew to Sydney from Perth. We arrived on the Tuesday, I flew via Virgin and Paula and crew flew Qantas. I hadn't told Paula who I was flying with … Continue reading La Boheme – on Sydney Harbour – Mrs Macquaries Point
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Ardeche Steam Train
When I knew that we would be going on a Steam train I was beyond excited. As a child I loved catching the steam train for family picnics and school outings. Hanging the head out as you go along the tracks. The clickety clack of the wheels and the whistle as the train headed to … Continue reading Ardeche Steam Train
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Senior Salon Roundup Post: March 19 – 23, 2018
This is so much fun, joining the link is easy.
I am so delighted with the first Linkup here at the Senior Salon. I will share a weekly roundup after the closure of each session of all posts and provide a pingback to your blog.
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Viviers – Ardèche Region
By the time everyone came back from the Truffle Farm and Grignon Castle I was bursting to get out and do some exploring. Being sick is awful, double that when away on holidays. Poor Muriel, as soon as she came back I was like "come on let's go exploring in Viviers. " A quick … Continue reading Viviers – Ardèche Region
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6 Month Update on my Knee Injury
So its been 6 months since I initially injured my knee on the flight home from Paris. 6 months! Where has the time gone? I am now going to physio twice a week. Each time I go I am put through my paces. 30-45 mins of intense workout. Waiting on referral to do some physiotherapy … Continue reading 6 Month Update on my Knee Injury
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Lam Lung Disease and Tuberous Sclerosis
Its Rare Disease Day on the 28th February so I wanted to share a bit more about the two rare diseases that my youngest daughter and I have. When I was young around 6 I had some suspicious lumps removed from my face. I remember having them and then not having them. I … Continue reading Lam Lung Disease and Tuberous Sclerosis
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Grignan Castle – Château de Grignan
Grignan Castle Or as it is known – The Chateau de Grignan is built on a hilltop with the small village built around it. At present the number of people living here is just over 1,500. The village dates back to the 11th century with the walls being … Continue reading Grignan Castle – Château de Grignan
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Ever had a Truffle – a black Truffle?
Ever had a truffle – or a black truffle. The area of France known as the Dordogne produces 80% of these truffles – called Tuber melanosporum or The Perigord Diamond. They have a subtle aroma and an earthy flavour and reminds every one of rich chocolate or so they say. Since the best times to … Continue reading Ever had a Truffle – a black Truffle?
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