“So often, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world.” – Vincent van Gogh A handsome and delightful book store with a combination of new and second hand books. The facade on the left side had painted books on the walls and in the…
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Bismarck Palm Tree
“The sound of the palm trees in the wind makes me smile.” – unknown Bismarck Palms are one of the most sought-after and spectacular landscaping palms. It looks gorgeous and It caught my attention when I saw it at the Botanical Gardens. Thursday tree love
Goodbye London
“Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.” – J. R. R. Tolkien Walked around and we saw some architecture that is really so Londonish. Is there even such a word? Passed by the Shard which looks so amazing when seen in close up. You cannot miss this building,…
London – Day 2
“In London, everyone is different, and that means anyone can fit in.” – Paddington Bear Day two and feeling refreshed after a restful sleep. From the Hammersmith Station we took the Piccadilly Line to Leicester Square Station. We didnt take this London Sightseeing Bus and we didn’t go to the casino…just some photo op. And…
Do All Birds Fly?
“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” – Robert Lynd CFFC – All kinds of Birds Please click photo to view full image.
Lavender Rhododendrons
“Stay as rare and radiant as a rhododendron.” – Tashi Namgyel FOTD
Man with Moustache, Beard & Sunglasses
“Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” On one of the corner buildings in Chapel Street in Melbourne there is this mural on a Bailey Nelson building by Tom Gerrard. Gerrard started out his career on the streets of Melbourne and now he is already known worldwide. His characters are simplified and it…
Walking the Streets of London
“Jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul.” After a gruelling flight from Melbourne to Manila then an overnight stay there, followed by a 14 hour direct flight from Manila to Heathrow then about an hour train ride from Heathrow, Jack and I arrived in Hammersmith Station, London at about 9 pm. Oh gosh, we…
Our first grand European Holiday
“Work. Save. Travel. Repeat.” I come from humble beginnings so going on overseas holidays is not a regular thing for me. So my life is exactly just that quote above. After my Asian travel in 2012, going on a big European tour took a lot of determination and a lot of savings on our part….
Hidden Away in Mt Dandenong
“A change of scenery can help everything.” – Drew Pomeranz Victoria barely had about 4 months to recover from the effects of the pandemic and the whole of Australia is now promoting travelling in our own backyard. Yes, people are still anxious. But this is the start of getting back bit by bit to normalcy…especially…
The Year when Elephants Roamed Melbourne
This was in 2012 when the elephants roamed the city. I saw it in my hard drive and thought that it would be wonderful to share it in Sculpture Saturday and Six Word Saturday.
An Overnight Stay in Bohol
“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.” Since we were already in Cebu, Jack and I decided to take an overnight trip to Bohol. From Cebu, we took the SuperCat ferry to Tagbilaran City, the capital city of Bohol. (Please click image to enlarge) One of the most fun and most popular destinations in…
I feel the beginning of Absence
A few weeks ago I visited two galleries, one is the Centre of Contemporary Photography. But amongst all those photos exhibited, this one struck me the most. Just a polaroid photo of an empty chair and this handwritten note: “My father is in hospital again. My mother too.I stayed at their house and wander from…
Seagulls In Flight
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes Sea gulls in flight are a common site here in my local wetlands. They stand and fly gracefully which is so beautiful to look at. For Cee’s Black and White Challenge – In Flight Some facts…
Cebu and My Sisters
“Time is precious. Waste it wisely.” – unknown Just a short flight from Manila via the carrier Cebu Pacific, Jack, my sister Pilar and I reached Cebu. My other sister, Elenn, lives there and I haven’t seen her for quite a while so I was so excited. Cebu was the first island that was colonised…
The Doors in 1 Mater Street
“Open the door… it may lead you some place you never expected.” I went to this gallery known as Le Space in 1 Mater Street, Collingwood. It is a fairly new contemporary gallery comprising a mixture of formal and informal viewing spaces with a number of doors. Thursday Doors
Macau – Wonderful Mix of Cultures
“Hong Kong and Macau are both very dynamic cities. I am always inspired about the culture, people and food in these two cities. There is always so much to do and so much to explore!” – David Beckham My husband and I weren’t feeling well when we left Hong Kong but felt so much better…
I Wore my GREEN shoes today
“Ooops I spent grocery money on shoes again.” – a quote from google and that’s not me talking Bought this shoes on the weekend and it is so comfy! Let me take you on a walk while I am wearing it today 😂😂😂 Some greens here: Store window display in Mornington Peninsula From an antique…
Pail & Pale
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it if you can.” Danny Kaye For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Pail or Pale
Windows of Flinders Street Station
“Stop looking at the walls; look out the window.” – Karl Pilkington This is the Flinders Street Station, designed in 1899 by James Fawcett and H. P. C. Ashworth. It has since become Melbourne’s most popular iconic landmark. It has now become the busiest pedestrian crossing across Flinders Street. It is also a famous landmark so it has…
Mural in a Fitzroy Alleyway
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.” – unknown In a small alleyway in Fitzroy … thankful that my husband stopped the car when I told him to. I saw this face of an aboriginal man which I noticed to be the work of Adnate. It is a part of a larger mural…
Special Moment
“You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you.” – John Muir I am a nostalgic and sensitive person and so with Tina’s topic of “Special Moments” I was tempted to talk about the special people in my life which is my family. But…. change of plans! I would rather feature a place that…
Hongkong – a City of Contrasts
“It is better to travel well than to arrive.” – Buddha It is fun travelling especially if you are with family. Year 2012, Jack and I went to Hongkong with my sister, Pilar and my niece, Pam and my nephew, Ram. Another thing which made it more enjoyable is, I wasn’t the one doing all…
On the trail … one more time
“Art is something that makes you breath with a different kind of happiness.” – Anni Albers This has been a fun activity for me. Walking, taking the tram or train or sometimes driving… this is my Part 3 of the UooUoo Trail Series. Name: You’re Not Alone Location: Prahran Square Name: Nana Location: Grattan Gardens…
Inside my Kitchen
“MY KITCHEN was clean last week, sorry you MISSED IT.” My kitchen is the centre of it all, where wonderful memories were shared with the whole family. I am not an excellent cook and baker but I try my best. My daughter loves my Filipino dishes, she misses my stews mostly. My husband loves how…
At the Frankston Beach
“Let the waves hit your feet, and the sand be your seat.”- unknown When there’s a beach there would always be a tent with doors. There would also be beach chairs all around. For this week let me take you through the doors and seats at Frankston Beach Plus bonus ice cream cone for the…
A Few Weeks Ago
“Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” – Jack Kerouac I had a feeling of slight numbness on my left arm. It wasn’t severe or continuous but I wanted to be sure that it wasn’t related to my stroke which I had three years ago. I had an MRI and also had…
Plane Trees in London
“People don’t notice whether it’s WINTER or SUMMER when they’re HAPPY.” – Anton Chekhov It was almost winter, the end of November … and it was the last time I was in London. I saw a lot of trees with naked bare branches looking like this and I found it a bit funny and weird…
I Close My Eyes & I See Orange
“Everything looks better with my eyes closed.” – Rick Springfield So much to see in this Little Garden Shed in Tyabb, Victoria (especially ORANGE).