Habitat area for the Great Egret A recent visit to Melbourne found me in the new outer suburb of Doreen again, where a significant area of artificial ponds and walkways are featured in the development. Large areas of reed beds and water weeds provide food and shelter for wild birds and other wildlife. Many water […]
Wild Birds – Purple Swamphen – Melbourne Suburbs
August 8, 2012 by
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Purple Swamphen – a colorful wild bird – Melbourne suburbs In Melbourne again, watching the wild birds when weather permits. There are a variety of birds frequenting the waterway at Doreen, in Melbourne suburbs. The Black Swans were my favorite encounter, followed by the Purple Swamphen. The Purple Swamphen for a wild bird seems […]
Beachside – Seafood market at Kep – Cambodia
August 1, 2012 by
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Beachside promenade – seafood market The popularity of Kep in earlier times as a seaside resort is still evident in the wide sidewalks built along the seashore, the many public sculptures/statues erected in the area, including a gilded statue of King Sihanouk on the beachside promenade. Early morning saw us on the beachside promenade to watch the […]
Tropical tropical Fridays – Crab Market – Beach resort of Kep – Cambodia
July 21, 2012 by
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A tropical Holiday – Beach resort of Kep This is my idea of tropical Fridays, sitting on the seashore in the warm sunshine, a balmy breeze, colorful fishing boats on the sea, watching activity at the crab market at Kep. On a recent trip through Cambodia I experienced just such enjoyment watching the women of […]
Mt Fuji | Sacred Mountain | Lake Ashi – Komagatake Ropeway – Japan
July 13, 2012 by
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Mt Fuji the ‘Sacred Mountain’ A day trip to visit the sacred mountain of ‘Mt Fuji’ was a special journey. Mt Fuji also known as the ‘Shy Mountain’, very rarely is the summit visible, it is always shrouded in cloud or mist. The road verges were deep in snow drifts as the bus journeyed up […]
Safety first – follow a few simple Safety Rules when traveling overseas
July 8, 2012 by
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Important items Think ‘safety first’ when traveling overseas. Following a few simple safety rules can ensure a safe and happy holiday. Your important documents need to be kept safe and secure on your person at all times. This is a simple safety rule. The following items will assist. A concealable money belt ensures a safe […]
Beachhouse at Kep | Seaside Resort
June 28, 2012 by
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Kep an attractive seaside resort Kep is an attractive seaside resort. A dark green forest covers the headland, the sea lies on three sides, brightly colored fishing boats dot the surface of its sparkling waters on a sunny day. It was late in afternoon when we arrived, the city quiet and peaceful. Kep is warm […]
Melbourne suburbs | Doreen | Melbourne area
June 22, 2012 by
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Typical Melbourne weather In Melbourne again! I visited last year in November, weather was fine and sunny. This is June, proving typical Melbourne weather for winter; rain, wind, cold, bleak and freezing. Almost three weeks, have had only two days of sunshine with blue skies. Can’t wait to get back to sunny north Queensland. Melbourne Suburbs – […]
Tropical Fridays – Anything but tropical in Melbourne suburbs
June 16, 2012 by
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Anything but tropical My weekly travel photo’s. Spending a few weeks in Melbourne with family. Weather is predictable Melbourne weather; cold, bleak and freezing. Anything but a tropical Friday. In suburban Doreen the housing estates are taking over the farmland areas (as they do?). The magnificent old gums that grow along the watercourse remain, so far. Higher up […]
World travel – travelite – clothing tips
June 12, 2012 by
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Travelite at all times! Clothing suggestions when thinking of world travel or Asia travel. Rule number one – travelite don’t over pack. Take into consideration the climate you are going to and carefully think about what type of clothing you will need. Bring clothing you can layer. If the weather is unexpectedly cold or hot […]