Sometimes the rain can be on your side… Lysterfield Park can be very busy, especially on weekends, but this time, with rain in the forecast, there was hardly anyone around. Just me and my friends, braving the occasional drops of rain. And what a lovely surprise it was. Lysterfield Park is a beautiful natural escape,…
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A Birthday Celebration at the Homestead
Last Saturday was my hubby’s birthday weekend so we celebrated it with his two sisters and brother in law and a friend. And as per usual I am posting this as response for a mix of challenges. A lovely visit to Stamford Park Homestead, where history, beautiful gardens, and great food come together. Built in…
One Saturday morning in Kallista
I never take Melbourne’s weather for granted. It can change in an instant, so when I caught a glimpse of sunshine, I didn’t waste the opportunity. I asked Jack and two of our friends if they felt like heading up to the mountains for a leisurely stroll and lunch. We decided on Kallista in the…
A walk in the Fog
Winter mornings here in Melbourne have been wrapped in a blanket of fog lately. This definitely makes our walks through the local wetlands even more magical. Walking past the permanent residents … always there to welcome us—the graceful black swans, busy coots, and other waterbirds going about their day, completely unfazed by the weather. The…