Tag Archives: travel
Port Lincoln
Continuing the seafood theme, I’ve just returned to Adelaide after three days on Eyre Peninsula, including a visit to Port Lincoln (pictured above). Port Lincoln is said to be the largest fishing port in the southern hemisphere. It is renowned … Continue reading
Milawa and Beechworth
Today we visited Milawa and Beechworth. I wrote about the Milawa Cheese Factory and Milawa Mustards in February 2005. Not much has changed. They are still wonderful places to visit. This time we also went to Walkabout Apiaries, where they … Continue reading
Struan House
Struan House near Naracoorte was built between 1873-75 for Henry Smith and Thomas Agar. Designed by WT Coke it is a fine example of a Victorian mansion (most of the rooms have beautiful marble mantelpieces) and is now part of … Continue reading
Qantas frequent flyer
I took out an American Express card earlier this year, which came with a bonus 25,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points. Thanks to that, a Mastercard I’ve had for two years and some holiday spending, I have accrued 85,000 points. It’s … Continue reading
Passports
I’m applying for a new passport and it’s a far more stringent process than it was last time. I need a guarantor, someone who has known me for at least 12 months. Having moved to Mount Gambier eight months ago … Continue reading
Southend and swimming lake
Southend is a small fishing village about 75km from Mount Gambier. We went there today for a swim at the beach. It was the hottest day of the summer so far (38 degrees) and only the second day over 30. … Continue reading
Lake Bolac, Victoria
Lake Bolac is exactly half way between Mount Gambier and Melbourne, 200km from both. For that reason it’s a good stopping place for a toilet break and to stretch the legs. On the way to visit Mum last week I … Continue reading
