Tagged: australia
John’s House
Still a little tired from lack of sleep here (and Laura from TOO MUCH sleep) we had an easy day of grocery shopping, dusting the house, doing the dishes, and ironing. Of course I took breaks and grabbed my camera and took photos of John’s house from the front and...
Where Did Friday Go?
By now most know that Laura and I left THURSDAY from Maryland to go to Australia. As I blog this, we have JUST arrived in Melbourne, Australia, and it’s SATURDAY. We don’t know what happened to Friday. Our flight from BWI to LAX had some events. One long patch of...
Silas Wants to Go Too
It seems Silas wants to go with us to Australia too. He sat down and said, “Nana, I am going to miss you. I want to go to Australia!” “But you can’t Silas, you don’t have a ticket.” Silas, not stopping exclaimed, “Well, I will get a ticket!” “But it...
Perth Australia
Tomorrow, if all goes to plan, Laura and I will head out for a vacation that we have waited on, to Perth, Australia. We are almost weary before we begin, as the 5 hours from Baltimore to LA, the 15 and a half hours from LA to Melbourne, and then...
Shirts! (and soap and hats too!)
Each Christmas a package arrives from Australia. John, every year, seems to select the nicest gifts. For the two boys, he sent adorable t-shirts from The Perth Zoo where he is a docent. It seemed right to give Cameron the tiger t-shirt, as when John and I took him to...
An Aussie’s Trip to Maryland
It’s always interesting to view your own area from the perspective of someone from somewhere else. Last October, John from Perth, Western Australia visited the USA. He was whisked out of his plane into downtown New York City by four crazy women and then we flew down Interstate 95 to...
Christmas Presents 2008: Australia Package, part IV
John sent Mom an original calendar, a blue fairy wren figure.
Christmas Presents 2008: Australia Package, part II
After John’s recent trip here and noting that Uggs of Australia are made in China, he decided to send Laura uggs made in Australia, which she loves. After John watched Miquel’s enthusiasm for our local football team, the Ravens, he sent Miquel an official shirt of Perth’s soccer team, the Perth...
Christmas Presents 2008: Australia Package, part I
Well Australia didn’t come here for Christmas, but presents did! One, preparing us for our visit out there, along with a little dingo. Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies Another, a little koala for our Christmas Tree (more later)
Baltimore National Aquarium
After doing some quick food shopping at Giant, (out of milk) we went to Baltimore’s National Aquarium . The aquarium has a collection of 16,500 specimens of 660 different species. Particular attractions include the dolphin display, rooftop rainforest, and central ray pool, and multiple-story shark tank. The National Aquarium in...
Hotel Xerraire Booking Up Fast!
Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home, sweet home For there the heart can rest. Henry van Dyke (1852 – 1933) Not all, but most know that this autumn into winter is filling up fast at our home. We are very excited...
Two Ways to Live
In all the complexities that make up our lives, it’s kind of hard to believe that someone can narrow it down to there are “Two Ways to Live.” It couldn’t be that easy. Are there really two main choices for our complicated lives? The people at Matthias Media, a ministry from...
‘Ave a bonza Chrissy, Mate
Going with near 10 years tradition now, Australia came to Maryland in the form of a big, heavy package filled with surprises and a complete color coded gift guide. Â Calendars, lollies, and stubby holders cushioned the package well around other presents… Miranda admires the echidna for baby Silas Laura...
Christmas winds down
It’s mid January and I think the last cards and gifts have been completely delivered. It’s a treat in our household when the usual ‘big box’ comes to us from Australia. It’s also a good signal that this is the end of Christmas. Gladly, I think of it as a...
Aussie Christmas
Christmas isn’t totally over at our household. The decorations are still up and a present from Australia arrived yesterday for Miquel. I don’t know what Miquel was thinking when a long tube presented itself at our doorstep from the deliveryman, but according to Miquel, Mr. Dolphin truly didn’t want him...
Scientists respond to Gore’s warnings of climate catastrophe
“Professor Bob Carter of the Marine Geophysical Laboratory at James Cook University, in Australia gives what, for many Canadians, is a surprising assessment: “Gore’s circumstantial arguments are so weak that they are pathetic. It is simply incredible that they, and his film, are commanding public attention.” What’s this? Someone even...
Christmas Presents (Part 6)
For the past 7 years or so now, Christmas has come to us from down under, and there is always a box of goodies and surprises and a taste of Australia right here in our home. Each year, Yowies are a constant staple. (Although we never get the chocolate, only...
A Small World
It happens to me all the time. I get upset how far away many loved ones are from me, and then something happens to make the world feel smaller. Perth, Australia has to be one of the farthest corners of the globe from my home in Maryland, USA. And in...
