Exactly one year ago today, Orlando and I stepped off a plane from Shanghai into our new Aussie life. The weather was disappointing - chilly and blustery - much like it is today. But within days it heated up and we had a wonderful summer. When we arrived, we knew very few people not related … Continue reading one aussie year
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bollywood movie stars party
It was the party of the year (well, in my diary it was the only party in the year). A Bollywood Movie Stars bash to celebrate my 40th birthday: it doesn’t get any better than this. Twenty or so of my family and closest friends gathered on 4th November dressed in what can only be … Continue reading bollywood movie stars party
Brisbane, Bollywood, Opera & Jazz
Orlando has been away interstate (Brisbane and Sydney) for the past month, and you would think I would have found time to update these pages. But no, my diary filled with dinner dates and more. I haven’t had a minute for weeks. Brisbane It’s all good, though. I took the opportunity to fly up to … Continue reading Brisbane, Bollywood, Opera & Jazz
Food & Drink I Miss
Food & drink I miss about Ireland Decent sausages Decent brown bread Smoked cod from the chipper Tayto and King crisps Corned beef Red lemonade Liga! Irish cheddar cheese Decent apple tart (preferably made by my mother) Decent fruit scones Bernard’s meatballs and spaghetti Food & drink I miss about England Egg mayonnaise ready-made from … Continue reading Food & Drink I Miss
Máiréad Doyle 