SailGP Perth 2026 Ioana, 3 February 20263 February 2026 We didn’t really know much about SailGP prior to the event being held in Perth for the first time in January this year. So we didn’t buy tickets for the actual competition, we thought we’d see what the fuss is about and then we’ll decide for next year. The actual… Continue Reading
Gibb River Road & Kununurra 2019 Ioana, 2 February 202611 February 2026 We drove the Gibb River Road west to east, starting in Broome and finishing in Kununurra. After two preceding foggy mornings, on the day of our departure from Broome we woke up to a beautiful sunny morning. We saw a few brolgas on the side of the road out of Broome. We… Continue Reading
Perth to Broome and back Ioana, 2 February 202611 February 2026 We hired Emma and left home early on Saturday 22nd of June as there was a severe storm forecasted to hit both Perth and Geraldton. The drive was quite nice; saw a beautiful sunrise overland as we took the inland route, casting a full rainbow over the threatening clouds behind us. Part of… Continue Reading
Christmas lights 2025 Ioana, 3 January 20263 January 2026 City of Perth did a reasonable job with the Christmas lights this year, although we didn’t get to see all of them. But Mandurah, as always, put on a real show. Continue Reading
Cairns, Port Douglas & the Daintree 2022 Ioana, 31 December 202531 December 2025 We arrived in Cairns just before 6 pm and got a rental car to be able to drive around and visit places. We stayed at an interesting hotel called the Abbott Boutique. It’s in a fairly old building that has been renovated well and has lots of first page covers… Continue Reading