Our Travels from The Red Centre of Australia to the Cobblestone Streets of Europe
After visiting Bodiam Castle, we noticed in our National Trust book that there was another castle not far away, near Tunbridge Wells. Where Bodiam was your typical medieval castle, Scotney was more your romantic, fairytale castle. Construction began in 1378, with the south wing rebuilt in 1580. Scotney Old Castle sits on its own island... Continue Reading →
Think Robin Hood, think King Arthur, think knights in shining armour. Bodiam Castle has it all. If, like us, you have never seen a castle before, this is a spectacular introduction to Medieval England. Bodiam Castle is a moated castle built in 1385. The castle may not be intact, but you can spend quite a... Continue Reading →
Well, at 54 years of age, we finally made the huge leap to get out of our comfort zone and get ourselves a passport. But where would we go? We didn't really want to go on an organized tour, as we have always enjoyed each others company, and wanted to take our time and explore... Continue Reading →
I can't even begin to explain just how amazing this day was. Your own helicopter and pilot for 8 hours, fishing gear and lessons, lunch on a river bank, and breathtaking scenery at every turn. This was just some of what we experienced with Mark, our pilot and owner of HeliFish Day Tours. After watching... Continue Reading →
Having travelled the Mereenie Loop from Kings Canyon, dodging herds of wild donkeys, camels and the occasional dingo, we arrived in Alice Springs ready to start our next adventure. The Loop road was a good choice, as less than half of the 325 klm's was un-sealed. If we had taken the Erldunda, sealed road, it would... Continue Reading →
We have heard for years about the seniors bus trips to Kings Canyon, and assumed that it was easily accessible to the elderly. Believe us when we tell you, it's not. Well not all of it anyway. There is an easy Kings Creek Walk, which leads from the car park through a landscape of lush... Continue Reading →
To be honest, we had never really wanted to go to Ayers Rock, in the middle of Australia. All our lives it has been a big red rock on a postcard, typical Aussie and a bit kitsch. It wasn't until we discussed going on a road trip to the red centre and a desire to... Continue Reading →
With 4 weeks off work, it was time to pack up the Prado again ( with a tent this time just in case ), choose a direction on our trusty paper map, and head off. We decided to follow the road north to the opal mining town of Lightning Ridge in NSW, head into Queensland... Continue Reading →
On the final leg of our Great Ocean Road and Beyond trip, we stayed in Swan Hill, Victoria, a town on the banks of the Murray River. If you like fishing, then this is the place to come to try and catch the elusive Murray Cod. We only had one day to spend here, so... Continue Reading →
Located in South Western NSW, Australia, is the World Heritage Listed Mungo National Park. It is noted for the archaeological remains discovered in the park. The remains of Mungo Man are the oldest human remains discovered in Australia, dating back more than 25 thousand years. A short drive from the visitors centre will take you... Continue Reading →
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