May 2008 saw yet another succcessful Red Cross Gala Ball in full swing. This year's theme was A Night of Latin Rhythm. How could we resist? In true girly style I spent more time getting ready for the ball - hair, manicure, massage, etc. - than we spent at the ball. But isn't that half the … Continue reading red cross ball 2008
Author: maireaddoyle
yet another new job
So, one year after starting a job with Red Cross in Victoria, the blokes at National Office poached me and now I work in the National Emergency Services team. Best news is - no staff! I am an autonomous individual working for a pretty enlightened boss in a small team (four of us) of similarly … Continue reading yet another new job
easter in the blue mountains
They say the Blue Mountains have some of the best scenery in Australia, certainly in New South Wales. We booked an apartment in Leura in the heart of the Blue Mountains, and headed off in our rental car with Helen who was visiting from the US. The sun shone as we drove out of Sydney … Continue reading easter in the blue mountains
a weekend on the great ocean road
Orlando got a trip to Bangkok. Then he planned a side trip to Cambodia. I couldn’t go with him so I reckoned I deserved a little trip for myself. Victoria can be wonderful, even in autumn, but the sea needed to feature in my odyssey. After weeks of over-thinking the damn thing, Lee said something … Continue reading a weekend on the great ocean road
Máiréad Doyle 