Category Archives: Australia

Australian/Tasmanian Art

Posted on March 13, 2024 by volovecto

During my recent visit, I fell for several pieces of art. Unfortunately, the ones I liked were out of my price range. But I did buy cards in local art stores, an affordable alternative. My favorite piece, Seven Sisters Dreaming … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Tasmania

Posted on March 11, 2024 by volovecto

My sister and I both liked Tasmania. We liked that it is very rural, and found it even more easygoing and laid back than mainland Australia (the little island to the north according to one local Tasmanian). We enjoyed driving … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, the Tassie way

Posted on March 6, 2024 by volovecto

You may have seen a few previous stories and pictures I’ve posted of my birthday in fun and unusual locations; a tree top stand in Botswana with a herd of elephants, swimming with wild dolphins on the coast of Mozambique, … Continue reading →

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Hobart, Tasmania

Posted on February 28, 2024 by volovecto

A short one hour flight from Melbourne had us landing in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s a small airport. The kind we like. A bus ride into town and we were checking into our hotel by 6 PM. We walked around the … Continue reading →

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Good food, good wine, and a Fairy Penguin Parade

Posted on February 26, 2024 by volovecto

We started our morning with a walk on the Rye beach, just two blocks from the cottage. It’s a very dog friendly beach. The first stop of the day was Arthur’s Seat, the highest point on the peninsula. We walked … Continue reading →

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Port Campbell to the Mornington Peninsula

Posted on February 25, 2024 by volovecto

Before beginning our drive back along the Great Ocean Road, we watched the full moon set from our little cottage just outside of Port Campbell. We enjoyed our stay at Daysy Hill Country Cottages. It was the perfect location for … Continue reading →

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Port Campbell State Park and the surrounding area

Posted on February 24, 2024 by volovecto

Saturday was our day to explore the Port Campbell National Park. The park includes the iconic 12 Apostles, as well as several other rock formations and beaches. The 12 Apostles are stunning. The photographs do not do it justice. We … Continue reading →

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Melbourne to Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road

Posted on February 23, 2024 by volovecto

Before heading out of Melbourne we walked along the river, strolled through the Queen Victoria Gardens, and gazed in awe at the Shrine of Remembrance. The early morning dog walkers and joggers were out, as well as rowing teams in … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Australia, first impressions.

Posted on February 21, 2024 by volovecto

Getting to Melbourne from the US is a long trek. From Florida it’s 5-6 hours to LAX, then 15 hours to Sydney followed by 1 more hour to Melbourne. After this long haul travel odyssey, my sister and I walked … Continue reading →

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Heron Island, The Great Barrier Reef

Posted on July 20, 2010 by volovecto

Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef was another birthday destination.   My number one goal at Heron Island was to see baby sea turtles hatch and run for the sea.  I was not disappointed.  Our first evening on the island … Continue reading →

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