Thinking of visiting India? Consider a week in Rajasthan in the north west and visit the coloured cities of Jaipur or Jodhpur, or the City of Lakes - Udaipur. Here are some suggestions for a seven day itinerary. When we had a family dinner prior to my leaving for India, my father said “where are you going? Raspberry?” I said “no Dad, you remember the Raj? (yes) Well I’m … [Read more...]
Western Australia’s Best Beaches North of Perth
In this post I take you on a road trip to some of the best beaches in Western Australia, which happily are in my back yard. The beaches south of Perth are reasonably well known and well frequented – Yallingup, Smiths and Margaret River in the South West. Margaret River has the added bonus of being a wine growing region and a foodie destination. But being an adventurous … [Read more...]
Snapshot: The Ardath Pub
My memory of the Ardath Pub was that it was on the loop of a horseshoe shaped road, and in the middle of nowhere. You could see it for miles and it was a beacon to anyone who drove past. Not quite true because (a) no one drives past, and (b) it is not on a horseshoe shaped road. But I would still stay it is a beacon and quite remote. It is the only pub between Bruce Rock and … [Read more...]
Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque
LETTER TO MY SISTER – Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi A bit of a lull in the office. I guess it is that time again, where we are close the tournament and I start to hate my work and wish I was a barista. The weather is getting cooler, which means that I’m cold. I have to wear a cardigan outside sometimes. Inside it is still arctic because of the air … [Read more...]
Delhi and Agra – Romancing History
If you spend any time in India you'll have a love-hate relationship with Delhi - or New Delhi as is also known. It is huge, polluted and congested. But it is also complicated, cosmopolitan and very interesting. If you are wondering what to see in Delhi - the list is long. It is also within easy reach of the Taj Mahal. Delhi History Someone told me once the Delhi is like … [Read more...]
