Throwback Thursday – Revisiting Akaroa, NZ

“.. it’s up to the dolphins to make contact, not the other way around.”

Workshop Wednesday – train like your life depends on it.

“… a perfect (but tragic) example of the law of unintended consequences ….”

Cruiseday Tuesday – How cruise-ship meals are prepped.

“… it is just a bit busier than the average home kitchen :-)”

Weekend Wanderings – layin’ down on the job.

“…I am not a particularly good photographer – but I am an enthusiastic taker-of-pics”

Sneak-Peek Saturday – local gems worth a look. Brisbane’s Anzac Square

“Anzac Square … it is, if nothing else, a lovely quiet space in the heart of Brisbane. “

Throwback Thursday – Queen Victoria: Pomp, and Pigeon Poop.

“It’s puerile to snicker at this piccy of Queen Vicky with a pigeon pooping on her head. Doesn’t stop me doing it, though!”

Travel Tuesday – The menu’s changing for Cruise-ship dining

“… even before Covid-19, buffets were under fire as potential petri-dishes of infection…”

Wandering Weekends – Vancouver Canada and its totem poles.

” …. the poles are part historical story, part ownership statement, part spiritual reverence, but mostly art …”

Travel Tuesday – How Tully made the most of adversity

“…there are few locations that would say to tourists “Come and stay here – we almost guarantee it will rain” … “

Throwback Thursday – How a good luck symbol became one of terror.

“… it remains a symbol of auspiciousness – which sometimes leads to jarring images like this …”