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Category Archives: Journeys
A trip down the rocky road of memory We talk of going down memory lane but in fact memory can be more like a rocky road – bumps and potholes everywhere. I mused on this when, unexpectedly, I found myself … Continue reading
A ZOFOlicious experience
Well, thanks to YourTime magazine and the generosity of beloved Musica Viva I get to see and hear this year’s concert program – always a thrill! So off I went to the season’s kickoff at the Queensland Conservatorium – the … Continue reading
Posted in Journeys, Uncategorized
Tagged Eva-Maria Zimmerman, Musica Viva, Nakagoshi, piano concert, YourTime, ZOFO
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Sunday morning coming down – with the Best Breakfast East of Perth!
The Evans Head Surf Club claims to offer the best breakfast east of Perth. It’s a big claim – but very possibly justified. Take a look at the photo and judge for yourself and yes – it tastes as good … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Journeys, seaside, Wining and dining
Tagged Beach, Best breakfast, Evans Head, Sunday morning
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Birding by the beach
That valiant band the Tamborine Mountain Bird Group went off to Evans Head recently for a few days pursuing our favourite hobby – with our favourite people. Fifteen of us made the trip, either camping or staying in holiday accommodation. … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Birdwatching, Journeys, Nature, Scenic, seaside
Tagged Beach, birdwatching
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Golden morning on the Gold Coast
All who know me know how much I hate the Gold Coast. I’m just too old now for all that razzle dazzle. I dislike its brash and flash inhabitants, the tourist hordes, the sheer number of overwhelming buildings, the … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Journeys, My home, Scenic, seaside
Tagged Australia, beautiful beaches, Gold Coast, holiday spot, Queensland, sunny day
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Lost World
It was such a beautiful day that we couldn’t waste it – we packed up an impromptu picnic and headed for one of our favourite places – Lost World. In this beautiful part of Australia where back from the … Continue reading
Posted in Birdwatching, Journeys, My home, Nature, Scenic
Tagged lost world, muntains, Picnic, Secret place
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Mountain greenery
The Irish have an affinity with green mountains. They sing songs about them and romanticise them and to this day still refer to those who prefer to live with their sheep in those remote green heights as “mountainy men”. This … Continue reading
Posted in Birdwatching, Journeys, Nature, Scenic
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The new track
On our latest trip to Evans Head we discovered a new walking track. Just when we thought we’d explored every walk for miles around, we found this one. Not quite by accident though. We’d heard rumours of this track for … Continue reading
Posted in Birdwatching, Journeys, Nature, Scenic
Tagged Australia, Beach, Bushwalking
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Simple gifts – a trip to Evans Head
Evans Head is a place of simple gifts offered generously to those with the mindset to appreciate them. That’s why we love it. That’s why it has become our holiday destination of choice. The long and quiet beaches, the calm … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach, birdwatching, holiday, plants
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Welcoming the waders – but port expansion threatens their habitat
Those who read the occasional birdwatching articles on this blog probably get the impression that the Tamborine Mountain Bird Group spends its time birding beautiful places. And mostly, this is true. Just occasionally though, we venture into the built environment … Continue reading