Recently our friends Dan and Tery introduced us to The Best Game EVER!!  Australian Rules Football or Footy for short.  Dan plays for the Jakarta Bintangs (that’s Indonesian for beer mate).  This club, made up primarily of ex-pats, not only plays the game but mentors and sponsors boys from a local orphanage giving them an… Read More Aussie Rules!!

Musee de l’Orangerie, Paris        January 2017 One of the things I loved about this exhibit was the opportunity to use Monet’s work to create my own shots by framing specific sections of the works.

January 2017 At the base of the Eiffel Tower we walked through this Christmas village.  There were many of them throughout the city offering tasty treats and other items. We had some amazing mulled wine to warm us as we walked.   Wishing we could take ALL of the cheese back with us.   My… Read More Christmas Market, Paris

On this bridge, that crosses the Seine at the Louvre, people attach a padlock and then throw the key into the river as a symbol of their love.  There are several such bridges in Paris and others around the world.   I love this idea, but unfortunately all the added weight (it can be tons)… Read More Love Locks

Paris, December 31, 2016 – New Years   We arrived in Paris on the afternoon of December 31st.  After getting settled into our room, we went for a walk along the Seine before catching a quick nap and heading out for the festivities.          

A lovely little jem in Malang.

A restful retreat During early October we traveled to Malang, East Java.  Malang was established by the Dutch in the late 18th century and is a lot more laid back than Jakarta.  From here we were able to venture out on some day trips and spend time reading as the rainy season was in full… Read More Malang, East Java

East Java- Early October 2016 During the Term 1 holiday, we spent one of our days, at the Wonosari Tea Plantation.  It is located outside of Lawang, on the foot hills of Mount Arjuna, one of the strato-volcanoes in the area.   The views were amazing and it was great to get out of the… Read More Wonosari Tea Plantation

After a busy and exhausting term break back home, it was nice to have a little R & R in Dubai.  We had a 23 hour layover and decided it would be better to not spend it at the airport. Good choice.       Anantara  was a beautiful property on the east crescent of Palm… Read More A Minute In Dubai

The Batu Caves, discovered in 1892, are a sacred Hindu location, north of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.     To reach the caves you must climb 272 steps. While dodging monkeys, who are happy to relieve you of your drinks and snacks. It is more than a little funny when the monkeys sneak up on… Read More Batu Caves, Malaysia