THE SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGERS AWARD I love how the blogging community reaches out and awakens bloggers from our contented slumber with a challenge. I am a blogger guilty of NOT posting regularly – I’m more of a random blog poster. But I am a consistent reader of many incredible blogs and feel connected in countless ways sharing our … [Read more...]
Chasing Dreams – agtm article
Read about my chat with Christophe Manchon - amateur triathlete - chasing his dreams. agtm article Dec 2014 pdf To download the December edition of agtm mag, please follow this link to itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/age-group-triathlete-magazine/id827252900?mt=8 Note: Christophe's email address is: c_manchon82@hotmail.com … [Read more...]
It’s about the Journey, not the Destination
Great Ocean Road Walk Thirteen women in their late 30’s to mid 40’s on a three day walking/hiking adventure. Are there likely to be thirteen different agendas? Married, divorced, separated, de-facto and single, our group covered an eclectic “relationship status” mix. Professional, semi-professional, full-time and part-time workers, some … [Read more...]
Hawaii is active boy’s heaven
In Hawaii, friends, loved ones, or strangers are greeted with "Aloha" – which means with love. The legend among Hawaiian people, Duke Kahanamoku, is famous for preaching and spreading Hawaiian hospitality known as Aloha. However, at Maui Paintball, the Hawaiian locals, unfortunately for my kids, seemed to have forgotten their Aloha … [Read more...]
Fiji’s little circle of Paradise
To share or not to share, that is the question. A few years ago, searching through the many spectacular internet sites showcasing Fijian Island getaways, I discovered a tiny jewel in the Mamanuca group of Islands. Following my third visit to this idyllic Fijian tropical isle, I considered NOT writing about my experience. I thought keeping my … [Read more...]
Maui adrenaline activities
Maui - its not just about beaches There are some activities in Maui you can take your kids to that will end up being their most memorable holiday moments. Why not share them? Story to follow. … [Read more...]
Yoga meets Cirque du Soleil
Aerial Yoga / Antigravity Yoga for body and mind Anyone with a limited notion of Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton's scientific principles knows to experience a loss of gravity requires a departure from earth's gravitational forces. Possibly a visit to outer space? Unless you have dreams of becoming one of Richard Branson's future Virgin … [Read more...]
Sydney vs Melbourne
Sydney vs Melbourne Good Old Fashioned Rivalry, or something more? Feel a gathering of emotions when you see three innocent words on a page? Note the "vs" discreetly tucked between Sydney and Melbourne. Such an insignificant abbreviation, but reading those two letters, immediately conjures a strong, emotive word: RIVALRY. Aussies love … [Read more...]
Bali – so what’s the big attraction?
What lures tourists back to Bali? “Bali, is about a thousand simple experiences and endless natural beauty." As I was contemplating Bali as my possible next destination, I quizzed my friends who'd travelled there. Their unanimous response was “oh, you will love it,” closely followed by, “once you've been, you will want to go back.” Its not … [Read more...]