In June 2023 we visited Singapore, first time for both of us. One of the attractions strongly recommended by my classmate Lauri, who had lived in Singapore for years, was the botanic garden. It was indeed worth the visit, especially for its huge orchid garden. One area within the orchid garden is dedicated to Singapore’s… Continue reading Singapore Botanic Garden
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2023 Diary: January – June
January: Mitchell began high school (which, in Australia, starts with year 7). February: I quit Intel and retired in a state of severe burnout. It was nonetheless a busy year. Sydney World Pride Parade – Feb 23 Royal Easter Show – Apr 10 Japan – April Nezu Shrine Azaleas Japanese Food Osaka Castle Grounds Shopping… Continue reading 2023 Diary: January – June
Japan: Nezu Shrine Azaleas
We arrived in Japan too late (mid April is already too late, thanks to climate heating) for almost all the cherry blossoms, but well in time for the spectacular azaleas at Nezu Shrine. Full photo gallery below. You might also like: No related posts.
Many Boxes
Our last months and weeks in the US were hectic, to put it mildly. We had already been preparing for the move for weeks: making and adding to lists of things to give away and enticing friends to take them, getting various paperwork we needed to be able to get into Australia (only Australian citizens… Continue reading Many Boxes
Why move to Australia?
Though we haven’t said it out loud to many people until recently, our move to Australia has been in the works for years (very fortunately, because it took two years to get my partner visa!). In that time, the people we have told often had questions about why I would want to move “so far… Continue reading Why move to Australia?