5 days in Darwin

Lucky I am. Don’t I know it, cherish it, appreciate it. I know some of you, in fact a lot of you have lost your mums. My heart literally aches for you every time I read a post about your loss and sadness. I grieve for you, I grieve with you. Even though your grief

Never smile at a crocodile?

I did and I survived Day three of “chicks on holiday adventure in Darwin” Wow what a day. Adelaide river here we come. I loved the drive inland. Only a couple of hours. Great roads, easy driving. Peaceful! It was wakeful meditation. Mum and I head out with to meet Captain Harry, a fervent conservationist

A touch of color

Add a touch of color into your travel itinerary. Some of my favorite destinations and photos New Orleans – fabulous Miami – exciting Cuba – spectacular India – has a piece of my heart Photo challenge – Vibrant

Challenge – All time favorite experiences. Photographed

Vrindavan the holy city A group of 12 women, not all friends, but fastly becoming so, from Australia travelled to India to experience yoga, spirituality and culture. We loved it, were all deeply moved by it and affected by it, for ever. These photos depict only a small part of our journey, but one still

A beautiful smile hiding a twisted pain

daily prompt Her twisted spine caused her pain but never took away her beautiful smile.

White sands, Carribean Seas and pink cars

Travelling between towns in Cuba you can use the buses which are slow, trains which are unreliable or our choice “the collective” a share car, which also gives you the opportunity to meet fellow travellers. We have travelled with French, polish and today two gorgeous German girls. This mode of transport is somewhat squishy and

Venice Beach, grunge, vibes, wall art and vegan cafes

  Venice Beach, a little bit grunge with an oddly great vibe A beachfront boardwalk where art meets eccentricity with a dash of weird and wonderful. A large sprawling beach, market stalls, shops, bike hire, marijuana for medicinal purposes or not! Well it is legal here. Buskers, belting out tunes, trying to sell you a

Trinidad Cuba and my love affair

The drive to Trinidad was long. 9.5 hours to be exact.  The drive itself is not too diverse in scenery. It reminds me of driving through an Asian country. Tropical, paddocks, little shacks.  Cubans sitting on their verandahs. In their rocking chairs passing time, smoking, drinking coffee or rum. What’s the hurry anyway. Everything manana.

I cried for a long time that day

Leaving Vinales I step out on to the balcony and take in the view one last time. It is breathtaking as the sun rises over the mogotes (mountains). Feeling a little melancholy as I know it really will be the last time. I silently say thank you for the experience as I breathe in one