Author Archives: Barry

Forty Two Years!!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Barry

Not sure what to say about today! For our 42nd wedding anniversary many things did not go too well! We went off to get breakfast, then returned to the hotel to finish packing. We had booked a shuttle van to … Continue reading →

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Our First Lazy Day

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Barry

As many of you know, we are not great city explorers and (most) museums don’t interest us, so today was to be a lazy wander around the suburbs day with an ulterior motive or two. We decided to go further … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and the Bad

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Barry

Today’s plan was to head west to the Blue Mountains. The weather wasn’t as warm as yesterday and it was overcast. The forecast looked promising and the clouds were due give-way to some sun. We headed down to breakfast, it … Continue reading →

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Hopping!

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Barry

We headed out for a pub meal last night and managed to stay awake until 9 o’clock and managed to sleep pretty well through to 8:30. It was cooler today at around 20C, but warm enough for breakfast out on … Continue reading →

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Arrival

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Barry

Things continued to go well with Air China, we departed Beijing about 5 minutes ahead of schedule. The first aircraft we went on was less than 1 year old whereas this one was closer to 25 years old, although you … Continue reading →

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Traveling!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Barry

Well, we are on our way! We left home at 0930 for the Ottawa airport. Once there we managed to check in as far as Beijing, it was too early to check in for the Beijing -Sydney leg. Luckily we … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Barry

Just a quick entry to ensure I still know how to use the system! On Wednesday, October 17th, we head down to Australia for just under 5 weeks. We are taking the scenic route, i.e. longer distance and time gives … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Africa

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Barry

Headed off for our final breakfast this morning. Lyn had done most of the packing last night, for some reason she wouldn’t let me help her! Last night for dinner we sampled some local meats, I had crocodile, Lyn had … Continue reading →

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Penguins!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Barry

The weather seems to be slowly declining, dull and overcast this morning with the threat of rain. Cape Town is in desperate need of rain, the reservoirs are only at 25% of their normal level and getting lower. Water rationing … Continue reading →

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Next Stop Antarctica!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Barry

After breakfast we headed off to find the most Southern point in Africa. Many people think this is at the Cape of Good Hope, but it is actually further east along the coast at Cape Agulhas. As it was a … Continue reading →

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