We Australians are sometimes guilty of forgetting that ANZAC Day isn’t all about us. I confess, for example, to having been somewhat surprised to learn in my twenties that troops from France and India had been involved in the Gallipoli campaign.
N’oublions jamais l’Australie – Villers-Brettoneux
Do Not Forget Australia. These words are emblazoned in large letters above the schoolyard of the Victoria School in the small French town of Villers-Brettoneux. To reach the school I’ve walked down Melbourne Street (Rue du Melbourne) and on to
Review – Golden Princess taster cruise
“They say there’s not much to do on them other than sit and eat” the Uber drive delivering us to Station Pier says. He’s nodding in the direction of the enormous Golden Princess cruise ship, our home for the next
Easter Island part 2 – Legend of the Birdman
Islands of bright green in the blue crater lake of Easter Island’s Rano Kau is one of the most amazing sites I’ve ever seen. It was spectacular from the plane as we flew into Easter Island. It’s better up close.
Easter Island Part 1: The mysterious Moai
If you ever get the chance to visit Easter Island try to score a window seat on the right hand side of the plane. And try to fly in during the day. The view over the crater lake of Rano Kau