New Norcia
\ New Norcia is unique in Australia: it’s a village founded and mostly inhabited by a group of Benedictine Monks. Yes, Benedictine Monks, who settled the community in 1846. Why? … Read the rest “New Norcia”
Tag Perth
Sue Pays A Visit
It’s Saturday morning and it’s overcast in Perth. I’ve just made some coffee and Sue is currently making toast and will join me soon to help compose this latest entry. … Read the rest “Sue Pays A Visit”
Broome
I travelled to Broome both for work and pleasure. Rest assured, I won’t bore you, dear reader, with the work aspect of my visit, and will concentrate instead on what … Read the rest “Broome”
Work and Play
It’s Saturday night and I’m just hanging out at home. It’s been a reasonably busy day, flying back from Esperance this morning, meeting Damien this afternoon at the airport, wandering … Read the rest “Work and Play”
Election Night
It’s Saturday night and I’ve just finished watching the ABC’s coverage of the Federal Election. I voted earlier today as an absentee voter for the Federal Seat of Sydney which … Read the rest “Election Night”
ABBA in Perth – 1977
In 1977, ABBA visited Perth for just five days, but their time in the city left an indelible mark, with their contributions to “ABBA – The Movie” and the bootleg … Read the rest “ABBA in Perth – 1977”
Summer Arrived Briefly
It’s Saturday night and I have a rug on my knees. I don’t know exactly what happened to summer which appeared briefly earlier today, but winter isn’t quite over yet. … Read the rest “Summer Arrived Briefly”
Perth
Although the Swan River colony was established in 1829, Perth is a relatively new city, and many of the locals have told me the 1983 America’s Cup win was the … Read the rest “Perth”