Look what we found just up the road... Coffs Harbour was a funny disjointed sort of town, but we drove around and finally found the beach. She was a rough old sea and there were surfers a-plenty out there enjoying the swell. It was only a quick in and out as we had places to... Continue Reading →
Soggy in Sawtell
Sawtell did not disappoint as a place to stay and the whole coast was in for a bit of rain, so we decided to stay another night right here in Sawtell - as good a place as any in the rain. We spent the first part of the day getting all the washing done. Then... Continue Reading →
Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls
After the BIG Chill we explored Armidale a bit and found the farmer's markets.... "Shall I grab a bag?" I ask Fliss. "Nah, we're not going to buy anything!" she replies. Ten minutes later, I went back to the van to grab 2 bags to place all our wares as Fliss got inspired to cook... Continue Reading →
Tamworth & The BIG Chill
We took the windy Oxley Highway across the mountains. It was a lovely drive, but not one you can set your cruise control on pop into the back to make a cuppa! There were herds of cows on the roads just doing a bit of grazing... We arrived in Tamworth and headed straight to the... Continue Reading →
Blasts from the past in Port Macquarie
The great thing about travelling is you get to catch up with old friends along the way... Fliss' Aunty and cousin live here, so we caught up for a bit of lunch and an overdue catch up... we forgot to take a photo all together, but here are some pics from before lunch... Our mate... Continue Reading →
The Great Koala Detour
We had one more look at the main town beach on our way out of Foster while we waited for our coffee and pumpkin scones from Beach Bums... I think we're in for a bit of rain today. As we drove over the bridge and out of Foster we read that there were a lot... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Feasts with Felicity
We have fallen upon a new video series - Fabulous Feasts with Felicity.... please enjoy the back catalogue of episodes. Ep 1: Nelson Bay Ep 2: Fabulous Feast with Felicity - Nelson Bay night 2
Kerrie George-ous Days in Forster-Tuncurry
Today we're on our way to Forster-Tuncurry, the twin towns sitting astride glittering Wallis Lake are famous for turquoise waters, uncrowded beaches and the best Sydney rock oysters in Australia. So we drove down The Lakes Way, a windy scenic road in from the Pacific Highway and took the small detour to Seal Rocks for... Continue Reading →
Fern and Felicity sitting in a tree
Sydney to Newcastle to pick up one of my oldest friends, the lovely Felicity, Fliss, Flick, Flicker. A fabulous travel companion, excellent cook (trained chef) and great at doing everything she tries her hand to. She also wants to reorganise my cupboards to make things more efficient and I've never been happier. We didn't stay... Continue Reading →
Fern meets family and friends
After our fab week in Gerringong it was time for us to head north. We didn't go far though as we had a little stop in at Campbelltown to see cousins, Daniel, Alex, Clarence and Sammy. Alex took me to Musical Bingo and Trivia with her friends And Daniel and Alex here great host/guides taking... Continue Reading →
Gerringong
This has been a long time coming.... this van adventuring is busy work! Gerringong was absolutely beautiful. we did a bit of driving around the surrounding towns and decided that the G was the place to be. The plan also being to try everything in the van and make sure everything worked and that I... Continue Reading →
It’s time.
Stay tuned folks for what I am hoping will be an epic adventure. I am on my way to pick up my van - a Mercedes Sprinter LWB named Fern. Fern Van Gogh - pronounced as if you are singing: 🎶 Can you hear the drums Fern Van Gogh 🎶 My sister, Jodie, her pooch,... Continue Reading →
Singapore – the last leg
From one extreme to another - 5℃ to 32℃ (with 1000% humidity). Actually it wasn't too bad and we were able to check in to our hotel early which was a godsend as Me Jenny didn't sleep at all on the plane. Me? yep, clocked at least 7/11.5 hours. #professionalsleeper This was the view from... Continue Reading →
So long, Farewell.
Today is our last day in Rapperswil-Jona, our last day in Switzerland and our last day in Europe! The last few days the temp has plummeted and this morning we had to wear nearly everything we packed while we braved our last wander around town and walk along the lake in a top of 5℃.... Continue Reading →
Shave and a Haircut – 2 bits!
Well, we did it again. We said we would and we did. We can even post they same pic, 'cause we ordered the same thing! Thank you Hintergasse Cafe. We didn't go straight there after breakfast though, we did a lot of walking around first. Remember how there was 75 hairdressers in Chur? (which worked... Continue Reading →
Rapperswil Rambling
Day 2 in the lovely Rapperswil... today we turned right and found some more lovely streets, buildings and doors... And we also found a shop where you can buy all your guns, knives and picnic necessities... a one stop shop! There were lovely art shops - nothing was open though except for the fun/knife/kitchen/picnic shop...... Continue Reading →
On the rail to Rapperswil
Today we said goodbye to Chur, the Bernina train and to the lovely Chur wall art... We followed the edge of Lake Zurich until we reached the town of Rapperswil-Jona. Rapperswil was founded back in 1229 and then about 760 odd years later, my cousin, Chris lived here. It was on her recommendation that we... Continue Reading →
The Accidental Pilgrimage – Tirano, Italy
We crossed the boarder and already we're feeling Italian. Our hotel was directly opposite the train station, which was incredibly handy... That's the train station = right there. It was such a beautiful day, we dropped our bags and headed for the old town. Well look at that... all roads do lead to Roma! Warning:... Continue Reading →
Sherlina Bernina – a train journey
Our main reason for coming to Switzerland was to ride the Bernina Express - a train with extra tall viewing windows that travels from Chur, through the Swiss Alps to Tirano, just over the Italian boarder. We had the most amazing day today. The sun was shining and the scenery was breathtaking. So prepare yourself... Continue Reading →
Chur… look at this old town!
We had a big sleep in and didn't leave the hotel until about 10.30, but you could have shot a cannon down any of the streets in the old town and not have come close to hitting anyone for another couple of hours. It was so quiet. There was some cute wall art... I know... Continue Reading →