Lisa dropped me off at Rushcutters Bay at 9am for my sailing lesson and and then she headed to Paddies market and bought a treasure trove of fresh organic veggies. Lisa picked me up and we got home and bbq’d Hawaiian chicken that I had marinating for two days and some excellent Tasmanian Salmon that…
View MoreWhat a man of leisure, such as myself, needs more than anything else is additionally vices to fill his time. I guess I could do golf like untold millions of folks that wander onto grass tightly mowed by others and use a club to smack a ball in one direction or another several times before…
View MoreThe Cairns and Port Douglas areas are known for their adventures. For example, you can take 1 day, 2 day or 4 day white water rafting trips. On the more dangerous side, you can dine with lions as per the description below: “YOU ARE DARED to dine on the edge of your seat with…
View MoreI like the water. I like the water a lot. I’ve been snorkeling at a lot of places around the world including the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). This trip didn’t look good for getting some in since most operators of snorkeling and scuba diving trips, use a full day. During that day you might hit…
View MoreI have to like a Port with my namesake. Port Douglas, as previously mentioned still seems to have a good vibe, at least when a wedding party doesn’t start a bawl at the Iron bar at midnight. On both Saturday and Sunday, Lisa and I journeyed into Port Douglas to find the best that there…
View MoreOn the beach, I did spend an afternoon watching a bunch of beginners taking Kite Surfing lessons. Kite Surfing is where you wear a harness connected to a large kite and then slide your feet into a wakeboard and take off across the water and for short periods of time you can obtain low altitude…
View MoreThe Thala Beach Lodge is said, in some publications, to be a five star hotel. Lisa and I wouldn’t quite give it that many stars, but did like it very much. Instead of rooms connected to one another where you can hear what channel on the television another guest is watching — which seemed like…
View MoreSorry there haven’t been a lot of updates to the blog lately, but things around our Sydney household have slowed a bit. Last Sunday, whilst I was off at my second sailing lesson, Lisa was at her yoga class and there was a bit of a mishap and she injured her hamstring. The Monday after…
View MoreLisa has really excellent taste in wine, especially reds. I have fair taste and a greater feeling for money in my pocket. Here are some of the wines that we have been enjoying of late. I doubt many of these are in the states, but might be worthwhile to keep an eye out. First on…
View MoreThis is a snap that Lisa took of me and a cooler of my ‘victims from last year’s Microsoft Central Texas Spring Party. Both Lisa and I are missing our mud bugs, our crayfish, our bugs. After extensive web surfing, found out they do have them in Australia. During Lisa and my dinner with Michelle…
View MoreLisa was kind enough to purchase for me as a Christmas present my first sailing class. It is being taught by the Pacific Sailing School. They are located in Rushcutters Bay along the Sydney harbor. Australia is a little confusing when it comes to certifications. For example, there are Yachting Australia or YA courses and…
View MoreIf you dig cool stuff, then you will most likely like Microsoft’s free Photosynth web service. Here is where you can find out more about it: Photosynth Here is a Photosynth of Rushcutters Bay in Sydney Australia. It is home of a couple of the sailing schools. Here it is: Overcast Rushcutters Bay He is…
View MoreI remember when I first travelled to Europe for my company to teach a course in the UK, one night a bunch of the students and I went out for dinner at a Pie place. Every 20 or so minutes a lady would walk through the place and announce what flavor pies were ready and…
View MoreIn the States, I’ve pretty much been successful staying away from fashion food most of the time. Fashion Food? You ask? Well, Fashion Food is food that may be good or may not be, but it looks real good. It is a piece of art on your plate. As opposed to some burger, an enchilada,…
View MoreIt has been too long since Lisa and I have danced the night away. The last time was at Rock-n-Bowl in New Orleans. Well, we didn’t last night, but we did go see some excellent dancing at the Sydney Theatre across the street from us. The Sydney Dance Company, under the direction of Rafael Bonachela,…
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