22 July 2014, en route to Fraser Island We arrived. We met Queenslanders. They told jokes. To whit … ‘and said God: “That’s Queensland, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful people, impressive towns; it is the home of the world’s finest artists, musicians, writers, thinkers, explorers and […]

14 July 2014, Coffs Harbour Don’t you love a great quote? How’s this: ‘Bizarre travel plans are dancing lessons from God’ ~Kurt Vonnegut. Way to go, Kurt! Just about sums up this latest trip…. First things first. Ressie is resplendent – new paint, new saildrives, newly broke owner. The downside? […]

30 July 2013, just west of Noumea It’s the much anticipated Series 2 Masterchef South Pacific cookoff … struggling to find form. Where’s the spice? Its not looking promising. First up, Glenda, the crowd favourite, failed to show. AVHD, meanwhile, failed to cook. Just barked orders to the kitchen hands […]

28 July 2013, Port Moselle Whirlwind? Feels like it. Didn’t we just get to New Caledonia a few days ago?? A whirlwind of friends, kids and baguettes, some spectacularly abysmal attempts at parlant français. The crew is in absurdly high spirits. It is IMPOSSIBLE to replace Glenda (of course!!!) but […]

20 July 2013, Lifou Cupcake Too much procrastination with this blog writing. Today is the catch up day!! 3 kids have come and gone .. and its fair to say we’re both feeling a wee bit sad. They were great company. Lord knows they eat and drink like there’s no […]