We have about six days for this drive and will stop along the way at Broken Hill, Cobar, Moree before reaching Aspley. Day 1; Strathalbyn to Broken Hill 560 km (6 hr 22 min). Coffee stop in Riverton. It took us a bit longer but who’s counting! Spotted this tiny house on wheels… Through Burra, […]
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RSS feed for this sectionLunch in Lobethal at Emma & Ivy
A very decent lunch at Emma & Ivy in Lobethal near Woodside, South Australia. The restaurant is very clean and bright, with plenty of tables and a good variety on the menu. Woodside is well known in South Australia for the Melba’s Chocolate Factory, which is certainly worth a visit if in the area. This […]
Melba’s Chocolate Factory – Woodside, South Australia
Only a short drive from Adelaide in the Hills you’ll find Melba’s Chocolate Factory and shop. The small township of Woodside can boast one of Australia’s famous chocolate & confectionary factories, that still operates today. It’s a working tourism factory in a heritage-listed complex. Entrance is FREE, yes free, which is unheard of in the […]
Dutton Bay – Simply Stunning
These are a few of the most spectacular images from our stay in Mount Dutton Bay on the Eyre Peninsula whilst house & pet sitting here.
House Sitting in Mount Dutton Bay (again)
It’s cold and wet here on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, yet still so beautiful and rustic. Our latest odyssey housesit has begun and we find ourselves invited back to Dutton Bay to look after Bella, Rosie & Natalie the three rescue cats. Day … 26th June 2019 to August 2019 Shannon & Marc […]
Major House Renovation
You know I love DIY work. Well, this started as a bit of DIY handyman work but soon blew out to a full-on home renovation. Our friend Sue-Ellen wanted to move back to her place after having renters for the past few years, but before moving in, a freshen up was on the cards. Days […]
Bee Hive Jive Honey
Mr Don was honoured to be giving a speech about beekeeping and the art of making honey in town today. Day 1825 – March 6th 2019. As long as Mr Don promised there would be no actual bees involved in his presentation I offered to help him out and get dressed up in one of […]
Victor Harbor – Granite Island Recreation Park Reserve
A spontaneous trip to Victor Harbor – Granite Island Recreation Park & Warland Reserve. Day 1801 – February 10th, 2019 It’s a short stroll or horse tram ride over the wooden causeway that connects the mainland at Victor Harbor to Granite Island Recreation Park. The tram was not in operation when we were there. The […]
Vision Board Workshops
Moni & Sue Ellen held two vision board workshops prior to the Irresistible Impact Retreat in January. They were both a success with 8 ladies attending, and each one leaving with a finished vision board. Days 1767 & 1775 – January 7th & 15th, 2019