January 26th was Australia Day. This year, it happened to fall on a Friday, which--here in Perth--meant a three-day weekend full of festivities, frivolity, protests, and cultural events. We had the opportunity to witness all four. Perth (January 26, 2018) Our Australia Day experience started in the Perth Central Business District (CBD) where, perpendicular to … Continue reading Australia Day Weekend
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Six Days in Perth: A Photo Essay
We have been in Western Australia for six days and our skin is fried. Once concealed in the cold of a New Hampshire winter under jackets and hats, it is now exposed to the rays of an Australian summer--rays that inexplicably penetrate the layers of SPF 50+ we keep dutifully applying. In short, we are … Continue reading Six Days in Perth: A Photo Essay
A Stop in Doha
(Disclaimer: I have written this post over a series of a few days after landing in Perth. The jet lag turned my brain to Vegemite, and I am just now coming out of my stupor. OK, I exaggerate. Nonetheless, forgive anything that is slightly incoherent.) On the way to Perth, Western Australia on January 15th, … Continue reading A Stop in Doha
Luggage and A Tour of Doha (Qatar)
This morning, a package arrived with new luggage pieces I ordered. After taking the bags out of their packaging, it seemed fitting for me to write my first post on our family travel blog. We’ll maintain this blog during our entire trip with Rich, Syd, and I all contributing. I invite you to follow us! … Continue reading Luggage and A Tour of Doha (Qatar)