January 19, 2018
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I love train travel, especially so in Japan. The shinkansens (Japanese bullet trains) are so fast, clean and punctual. Tokyo station is organised madness with people zipping in and out, rushing to platforms, hauling luggage etc. Yet there is so … Continue reading
January 17, 2018
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It was exactly a year ago today that I arrived in Sydney, ready to start a new phase in my life. I remember arriving in the morning on a Qantas flight. The night before a good friend in Hong Kong … Continue reading
January 14, 2018
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Went swimming in the Colo River today after a descent from Mount Townsend in the Wollemi National Park. It marked the first time I’ve ever swum in a river in Australia. Thankfully no crocodiles! There’s something so delightful and enjoyable … Continue reading
January 8, 2018
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What’s it about rainbows that make you can’t help but smile – and not to mention take a snapshot – every time one appears? Earlier this evening I had a hunch this rainbow would appear when I saw the sun … Continue reading
January 3, 2018
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Very lucky to see this Queen of the Night in bloom tonight in my aunt’s back garden. This great Dame of flowers blooms only once a year – at night – and stays open for a mere few hours. Such … Continue reading
January 2, 2018
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Winter may be dreary, but the golden gingko trees bring a pop of colour to the streets of Tokyo in the cold of December. It just reminds one that the beauty of nature is never truly gone despite the bare … Continue reading
January 1, 2018
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The start of 2018 was a subdued one for me. I spent the day relaxing at home, reading and playing with the next door neighbour’s British Shorthair cat, Rosie, who likes to come over for a visit. My cousin and … Continue reading