I have always loved food, different cuisines, trying the food the locals eat in different countries. I've been lucky enough to try the food in so many Asian countries, European countries, and now Australia. Russia was challenging, to say the least, but I suspect having to eat hospital food on top of a fairly stodgy … Continue reading It’s all about the food →

A little further, each time. A cool, calm winter's morning here in Perth, avoiding the rain, and a decent coffee. Not so tiny slices of joy.

I managed to kayak to Point Walter today, that's a round trip of about 4km with a decent break for coffee in the middle. Not far, but it's the first time I have managed to paddle that distance since before Russia. I managed to finish the trip strongly, against a light head wind and never … Continue reading A pleasant morning’s kayak →

 I lied.I said I was busy, but not in the way most peoplethink of busy. I was busy taking deep breaths.I was busy silencing irrational thoughts.I was busy calming a racing heart.I was busy assuring myself I’m ok.I was busy having tea. Sometimes this is my busy, without apologies.Britton Oakman A weekend in Bridgetown, a beautiful small … Continue reading Busy, not busy →

It was a very rainy weekend, both here in Perth and in Brisbane, where we went to visit friends and see our new camper trailer ! It's a trailer topped with a really good mattress, canvas tent, and a pull out kitchen. Fully 4WD capable, with lots of batteries, fuel and water storage. No ladders … Continue reading Rainy weekend →