Author: christinecalabria
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Two days in Melbourne – 13 – 14 Feb
Leaving Saint Leonards fairly early, we drove straight through peak hour Melbourne. It was a fairly smooth trip, a little slow through the Westgate area, but that was because of roadworks. First stop was to visit a half-second cousin, Rosalie. We share a common interest in family history, so we spent an hour and a…
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Across ‘The Rip’- 12 Feb
After a wonderful evening with Sas, we headed south to Sorrento. After a good breakfast, we toured around Portsea, gasping at all the multi- millionaires’ houses. Returning to Sorrento Pier, we drove onto the ferry and a quick and smooth forty minutes later, we were driving off the other side into Queenscliff. For the next…
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We’re in Victoria now!
We woke to a thick pea-souper over Bass Strait this morning. As we left Lakes Entrance, we stopped at a lookout to see the entrance, but to no avail – the fog won! We insist on waking and starting out early. Of course, that means we arrive at our first destination before everything opens! This…
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Cruising from Narooma to Lakes Entrance
We left Narooma as early as usual and headed to the beautiful village of Central Tilba. Most of the shops we wanted to visit didn’t open till 10, so we found a quaint little tea house called Teapot Cafe. We had a scrumptious breakfast surrounded by a quirky and eclectic collection of what could only…
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On the Road Again
Day 01 and 02 – Wednesday/Thursday – 8/9 February 2023 We left home before 7.30am, yesterday, having packed everything except the necessary last-minute stuff! Uneventful drive to Sydney. We went right into the city to meet up with Adrian (Peter’s son). His work address has moved to an address right on Hyde Park. Vistas include…
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Victorian Road Trip
So we’re off on another road trip – this time to Victoria, for just two weeks! Our time away is limited by my fortnightly infusion schedule. We leave this Wednesday and we’re away for 14 days.
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Home after eight weeks sound good to me! – 13 June
And here is the conclusion! Eight weeks away from home is the longest time we have been absent from the business and our home since we moved in fifteen years ago. Our ‘flying trip around Australia by car’ has been a great adventure and we have had some amazing adventures, seen plenty of awe-inspiring sights…
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Landscapes and Manmade features – Sunday 12 June
First thing this morning, in Toowoomba, Peter and I met up with two of my Family History associates/friends – Jacqui Brock and Linda Ely. We had a delightful hour or so, chatting, reminiscing, solving the problems of the world, and sharing a beautiful breakfast together. It was not nearly enough time together and Jacqui and…
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Across the Range – Saturday 11 June
Up early, not sure whether that will last when we get home. We drove down to Coolum Waters (this area is filling up with HiRISE buildings just like the Gold Coast – a pity) and had coffee, before driving inland to the Industrial Estate where we met the current owners of Windsong Wind Chimes. They…
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Old Friends, celebrations and a spectacular ending – Friday 10 June
Today started out quite chilly. We left our accommodation at Agnes Water by 8 am and drove down the coast road as far as Gin Gin. There we had a great hour and a half with Deirdre, a great friend of many years. It was lovely to catch up with her and all her news…
Peter and Christine's Australian Road Trips 