Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cairns

Posted on June 25, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On my second visit to Australia, we flew up to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef.  After just a couple days in Sydney, we took the train to the airport. Barely.  Somewhere on the train a fight broke out.  … Continue reading →

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Pavlova

Posted on June 18, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Just exactly what, some may wonder, is pavlova?  Anyone who has ever tasted it quite likely would say a very light and airy tasting dessert made of meringue and fruit.  Very popular in Australia, hardly heard of in America.  The … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour Cruise

Posted on June 11, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Sydney Harbour encompasses quite a large area.  It includes many nooks and crannies that go by names such as Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.  Everything from city scapes to mulit-million dollar homes to nature preserves dot its shores.  Miles of … Continue reading →

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A Saddle Goes to Sea

Posted on June 4, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

“You can have one if you pay for it yourself.” So my mother said many years ago when asked if I could have a horse.  Much later I found out that really meant no, as she thought that would never … Continue reading →

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