Tag Archives: nelson
Piccaninnie Ponds
Piccaninnie Ponds are 30km south east of Mount Gambier near Nelson. Well known as a site for cave diving and snorkelling, the ponds comprise a wetland fed by freshwater springs. An open channel runs from the wetland to the ocean. … Continue reading
Glenelg River cruise
I took a two-hour boat cruise on the Glenelg River today with Jim. Juliet and I are conscious with twins that they need some individual attention. I have never really done anything solo with Jim, who is less outgoing than … Continue reading
Brendan Nelson having a go
I’m not exactly a great admirer of Brendan Nelson, but I do think he deserves to be given a chance. I wonder if much of the speculation about his position isn’t just political mischief. Compared with state leaders Ted Baillieu … Continue reading
Trafalgar anniversary
I read recently that sensitivity towards France and Spain caused a watering down of celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. In that famous naval conflict the British under Lord Nelson lost 624 men and not a … Continue reading
