August 31, 2021
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On my morning walk yesterday and today I bumped into Mr/Miss Wallaby! It’s pretty special to spot these shy animals in a small national park (compared to the Blue Mountains) that serves as a green oasis in the middle of … Continue reading
August 17, 2021
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Despite not being able to go to the Blue Mountains because of lockdown restrictions, I’ve managed to spot some wildlife around where I live and take pleasure in these sightings. I spotted this male Australian king parrot on Sunday. It … Continue reading
August 9, 2021
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While out walking yesterday, I picked up these five sprays of plum blossoms which were lying forlornly on the pavement. They had broken off from a large, blooming plum blossom tree in someone’s back garden that was over the fence. … Continue reading
August 1, 2021
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So after being slack for what’s been 10 months, I’ve decided to pick up my pen again. Many things have happened and I didn’t give priority to this blog. Many times I have felt like shutting it down, but at … Continue reading
November 19, 2020
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My mother-in-law’s tongue plant (scientific name Sansevieria trifasciata, also known as the snake plant) has finally blossomed! It’s taken about six weeks for this spray to grow out and flower and what a beautiful sight! I bought this plant from … Continue reading
November 18, 2020
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You know it’s Spring in Sydney when you see pops of purple around. The jacaranda trees flower only in Spring and it’s a lovely spectacle. It’s like what pink cherry blossoms are to Japan. The small, delicate, trumpet-like petals form … Continue reading
November 14, 2020
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Received a card in the mail yesterday from my relatives in Singapore. The card arrived in good time, just a day before my birthday. The handmade card contained pictures from when I was a kid as well as the times … Continue reading
June 2, 2020
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Yesterday was the first day of winter in Australia and it was the perfect winter’s day to kick off the season – glorious sunshine and wispy clouds hanging against the blue skies in balmy temperatures. I had to take the … Continue reading
April 14, 2020
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Before the strict lockdown, I managed to get out to the Blue Mountains and Nattai National Park for some bushwalking, and thought I’d share some pics. Bushwalking clubs have had to stop their activities and it’ll be awhile before walks … Continue reading
March 2, 2020
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Bushwalking on Saturday took me to the ledges of the Radiata Plateau which are near Medlow Bath. We walked for about 13.6km and even though there were no large climbs, the small and continuous ups and downs made me surprisingly … Continue reading