North and west of Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges are perhaps best known as a wine-making area, and also boasts Australia’s highest concentration of mineral springs making it classic spa country too. Our journey (in convoy, our Honda following Katharine and Pete’s campervan) had as its destination the famous Hanging Rock, a mysterious place where a … Continue reading Hanging Rock: It’s No Picnic
australian life
melbourne summer sunday
It was over 30C at 9am on Sunday morning, having not dropped into the twenties for at least 48 hours. Factor 30 sunscreen already applied, I dressed in white linen head to toe, and added a narrow-brimmed straw hat before braving the outdoors. I stood for over half an hour in already searing heat waiting … Continue reading melbourne summer sunday
our new home in australia
Our new house in Footscray is made of weatherboard, and although it looks small, it actually goes back a long way one room at a time, as you can see below on the plans. We have high ceilings, polished floorboards, open-plan living, and TWO verandas! Only a little garden but that's enough for me. You … Continue reading our new home in australia
Interesting Facts About Australia
Australia is huge. This is the first thing I have learned about our new home. Its total area is 7.7 million square kilometres. Australia is about 30 times bigger than the UK, but its population is one-third that of the UK. It is also about three-quarters the size of the USA, but Australia's population is … Continue reading Interesting Facts About Australia
Máiréad Doyle 