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2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy

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Australian Lambretta Jamboree, Canberra (March/April 2024)

Easter snuck up on us like the Easter Bunny trying to steal our chocolates. After missing last year’s event, Steve and I were excited for the big weekend ahead, especially since we had tickets to see Gladys Knight on Thursday night with Chris and Nicky.

We left Sydney later than planned because Steve was working right up till the last minute. He also had a quick visit from a fellow scooterist on his way down the coast to the Lammy Jammy and of course, this involved a cuppa and a chat. I mean, come on Steve, priorities! Continue reading “2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy”

Normandy – Part 1: A winter break

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Normandy, France (January 2024)

I was warned. In France many attractions and museums close during January and the weather would likely be cold and gloomy.  However timing our visit in the first week of January was our only option. It was also probably the last time our family would all travel together, as Brandon was now 19 years old. I hesitated when booking but as my research informed me there would be enough open attractions for us to visit over our 3 days in Normandy, I decided we would go for it. Continue reading “Normandy – Part 1: A winter break”

How to do London in 1 day

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London, England (Feb 2023)

I will say upfront – one day in London is simply not enough time to see all the attractions it has to offer.

Fortunately for me, I have been to London many times throughout my life so have seen most of its famous sights. On most occasions I visit for the day only; each time with a rough plan, leaving a degree of flexibility. Usually I pick a combination of new places I haven’t been before, along with my favourite things to do and/or places I haven’t visited for a long while. That is exactly what I did on my most recent day trip to London while in England, staying with family in Dorset.

In this post I will cover off:

: How to do London in 1 day

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Top 10 places to visit in Dorset, England

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For those who don’t know, Dorset is a county of South West England. I have spent so much time there I consider this part of the world as my second home. Having family there, when I was growing up, we used to visit frequently (every couple of years) and my English born dad used to drag, I mean, drive, me and my sister around Dorset to show us all the local sights and landmarks that he used to roam around in his youth. Now as a parent and married to another Dorset native, I do the same with our kids.

These are my top ten favourite places to visit in Dorset.

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