Friday Flowers: Kangaroo Paws
I’m not sure that “Kangaroo Paws” is an entirely appropriate name but that’s what these Australian native plants are called…as … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Kangaroo Paws
Author: cassmob
I'm a Queenslander by birth and after nearly 20 years in the Northern Territory I've returned to my home state. I've been researching my Queensland ancestors for nearly 30 years and like most Aussies I'm a typical "mongrel" with English, Irish, Scottish and German ancestry.
Friday Flowers: Christmas is coming
While the northern hemisphere is visited by monochrome whites and greys interspersed with evergreen foliage, Down Under we know Christmas is … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Christmas is coming
Sepia Saturday: Revisiting Expo Fun
On close reflection it seems that parades like the one featured in this week’s Sepia Saturday image seem to have … Continue reading Sepia Saturday: Revisiting Expo Fun
Friday Flowers: Papery Pastels & Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends! Although it’s Friday Down Under, those Up Over are probably still sitting round the … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Papery Pastels & Happy Thanksgiving.
Friday Flowers: Tropical Colours
One thing about the tropics, the colours of the flowers usually burst out at you….they do have to compete with … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Tropical Colours
Saturday Flowers: Lest We Forget
On Tuesday this week, at the 11th hour on the 11th Day of the 11th Month, we once again recognised Remembrance Day … Continue reading Saturday Flowers: Lest We Forget
Friday Flowers – Frangipani Dreaming
At this time of the year Darwin is bedecked with Frangipani trees in full glorious flower. Where they are growing … Continue reading Friday Flowers – Frangipani Dreaming
Friday Flowers: Orchids
I’ve been inspired by the images of beautiful flowers my friends have been posting lately on Facebook as an antidote … Continue reading Friday Flowers: Orchids
Wowing us in travel: from Italy to Istanbul
Among my memory box collection is a piece from a long-ago Weekend Australian article. It was written by Barry Oakley, … Continue reading Wowing us in travel: from Italy to Istanbul
Shadow Shot Sunday: The shadows of slavery
Sunlight masks a sober sculpture The cruel shadowed history of slavery Men and women, wrapped in chains Trapped in dark … Continue reading Shadow Shot Sunday: The shadows of slavery
Tropical Territory & Travel 