Category Archives: Writing

Weekly Photo Challenge: Time

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Retired2Travel

This week Lignum Draco ask us to ‘think about time and portray it photographically.‘ This is a tricky one and it’s been on my mind all day. This evening, opening one of my drawers I saw this photo… It’s me … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Retired2Travel

For this week’s challenge Krista has given us the challenge of something we treasure. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/photo-challenge-treasure/ I am a bit late with this post. Sorry about that! I searched my mind for something that I treasure and try as I might, … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: St Wolfgang

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Retired2Travel

When we were in Germany last year, one of the places we wanted to see whilst we were in Europe was St Wolfgang in central Austria. We had seen picture perfect photos of this town and so wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Mt Buffalo, VIC

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Retired2Travel

This week for my Hump Day Post, I’m taking you to Mt Buffalo in Victoria, Australia. We drove from NSW to VIC in April to see the Autumn Festival which was just amazing! The expected autumn colour display did not … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Uluru

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Uluru used to be known as Ayers Rock and has now been gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock.  It’s a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. It’s one of Australia‘s most recognisable natural landmarks. Uluru stands 348 m (1,142 ft) high, rising 863 m (2,831 ft) above … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Today’s Photo Challenge is Habit. Habit: The stuff of the everyday — places we go, things we do, people we see. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/weekly-photo-challenge-habit/ I had to think really hard for this one as I’m not overly a creature of habit. I … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Russia

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood Every Wednesday I do a post for Hump Day – the middle of the week. I’m running a bit late with this one as we’re travelling. I hope you enjoy it! This … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Eerie

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Finding inspiration in Merilee’s work, as well as celebrations like Halloween and Día de los Muertos, let’s go out and capture black and white images that are eerie. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/photo-challenge-eerie/ The sequence of photos were taken in Germany and I thought this would … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Trial Bay Gaol

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Arakoon State Conservation Area is located three kilometres east of South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia. This reserve is home to Trial Bay Gaol (1886), a picturesque ruin which was built as a public works prison but was also … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Hue of You

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Retired2Travel

For this challenge, we want to keep it simple: share a photograph with a prominent color (or assortment of colors) that reveals more about you. It could be a symbolic, meaningful shade; a color that expresses how you currently feel; … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Patonga, New South Wales

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Retired2Travel

For my Hump Day Post today, I take you to Patonga which is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the north bank of the Hawkesbury River. The name Patonga means “oyster” in the Guringai people’s language. Funnily enough, Oyster farming is the main local industry along with … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post – Floriade

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Today for my Hump Day Post, it’s Floriade, from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Floriade has been celebrated in Canberra for 26 years. It’s Australia’s biggest spring celebration and it lasts for 30 days during September and October. With one … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Post: Dorrigo National Park

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Retired2Travel

Dorrigo National Park is 580 km north of Sydney on Dome Road off the Waterfall Way, 5 km east of the township of Dorrigo. If you love waterfalls, it’s worth travelling along the Waterfall Way as the scenic drive from … Continue reading →

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