Australians take candy very, very seriously. Except they call it “lollies”, even when it’s not lollipops. This is the candy section from just one grocery store that we visited. Photos by Brendan Gregg, who also takes lollies very seriously. Advice to Americans: stay away from “musk” flavored anything. You won’t like it. You might also… Continue reading Australian Candy
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In and Around Newcastle, NSW
(NSW stands for New South Wales, not, in this case “not safe for work”!) Perhaps my favorite part of the Australia trip was the week we rented an apartment overlooking Newcastle Beach. Going to sleep and waking up to the sound of waves every day, taking walks and exploring tide pools along beautiful beaches, cooking… Continue reading In and Around Newcastle, NSW
Backyard Wildlife in Australia
One thing that amazed me in Australia was the variety of birds, especially parrots, that are common around where people live. And, of course, no Australian yard is complete without a child playing cricket! You might also like: Watching Cricket in Sydney
First Days in Australia
Leaving SF on Thanksgiving evening, we flew (via Auckland) to Sydney, rented a car at the airport, and drove to Brendan’s parents’ place near Newcastle, New South Wales. After two days to recover (and a first look around Newcastle), we went back to Sydney. I had never been there (except passing through the airport once),… Continue reading First Days in Australia
Australia 2013 Calendar
Nov 30: arrived Sydney, drove to Woodberry – Backyard Wildlife Dec 3-4: Sydney – First Days in Australia Dec 5: en route to Brisbane – Australian Beaches Dec 6-7: Brisbane Dec 8: en route, night in Kempsey Dec 9-16: apartment in Newcastle – In and Around Newcastle, NSW Dec 17: Jenolan Caves – Wildlife at… Continue reading Australia 2013 Calendar