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Quick, get your retro gear ready for the Charleston for Charity this coming Saturday at the #roaring20s festival in the Blue Mountains. Learn the #charleston in company, have a hoot kicking up your heels with like-minded people, then enjoy the Long Lunch at the Hydro Majestic. See link in bio to learn more. @hydrobluemountains #dancing #astw_incSo many Eastern water dragons on my walk today in #lanecovenationalpark I gave up counting. From tiny babies to grand old gents. The males’ chests get redder as they mature. (The first time I saw this years ago I thought it was blood from a fight!) Today they were on the path, beside the path, in the trees and in the water. @nswnationalparks @astwinc @sydney #easternwaterdragon #hiking #nswparks #astw_incThere is a #billabong at @billabongretreat and it’s a tranquil place to sit and watch the #reflections, #waterlillies and bird life between yoga and workshops. #yogaretreat #wellnessEven the #birds are relaxed at @billabongretreat Check out this #duck looking very meditative, and I’ll swear the coot in the next image is doing a #yoga pose. Walking around the billabong is relaxing in itself. #retreat #wellness #yogaretreat #astwNeed a break from the rat race? Then take time out @billabongretreat in the #Hawkesbury for a couple of days or a whole week. The location alone is enough to relax you. Sitting on my treehouse deck the birdsong was magnificent. But if you want more, participate in twice-daily yoga or a retreat program for mind, body and spirit. #billabongretreat #ilovesydney #retreat #treehouseIt’s never too early to teach #kids to give back at the destinations they holiday, and the @outriggerfiji makes it easy and fun! Thanks @holidayswithkids for running with this story idea. Read how to easily include a little philanthropy in your next #family holiday in the latest issue of #holidayswithkids magazine out now. #fiji #astw- My Tweets
Category Archives: Postcards
Postcard of the week – National Thai Elephant Day
I’m a little late, but March 13 is National Thai Elephant Day, so I thought I’d post this picture I took several years ago at Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Chang Mai, Thailand. The centre provides a … Continue reading
Posted in Postcards, Thailand, Travel
Tagged elephant conservation, Elephant Nature Park, elephants
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Postcard of the week – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
With Parks Week starting on Monday 9th March this week’s photo is from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, just 25km from the centre of Sydney. Covering 15,000 hectares the park offers both bush and water-based activities as it surrounds Cowan Water … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, National Parks, Postcards, Travel
Tagged boating, family fun, hiking, kayaking, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, national parks, New South Wales, Refuge Bay
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Postcard of the Week – Pullman Phuket Arcadia Pool
I’m sweltering in Sydney today. It’s over 40 degrees Celsius outside and my air conditioner is struggling to keep up. While I am lucky enough to have a pool in my backyard, I couldn’t help thinking about the gorgeous main … Continue reading
Posted in Postcards, Thailand, Travel
Tagged Hotel pools, Postcard, Pullman Phuket Arcadia, Resort pools, Swimming pools
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