And So This Is Christmas…

And So This Is Christmas…

Another year over….almost. After all, we still have Christmas to celebrate. Given the alarming start (Harley gave us quite a scare just after our arrival), we can only hope it gets better from now on. And so it is Christmas…

Michelle, John & Kit Arrive

Bouncing around

We start a fresh on December 20 with Michelle, John & Kit arriving.… Read the rest

Kokomos

The delightful interior of Kokomos

We have dinner with friends at Kokomos. Old friends. School friends. Some friends become friends for life. These ones are lifelong friends.

I’m excited and as I enter Kokomos, the new bar & restaurant on the corner of Bunda and Genge Streets in Canberra City, I can’t remember what used to be here, even though I know I should.… Read the rest

Too Busy, Too Tired

Too Busy, Too Tired

“I’m too busy” I think to myself on the commute home, “I’m just too tired to go out tonight”.  It’s been a bit of a rough day at work.  After a day like today, going out isn’t the most appealing thought.… Read the rest

Dina

The cake #cupncakesdubai_adult

We had about 70 people at our wedding.  I’m not sure how you muster that many people for a birthday party, but somehow our lovely diva Dina has.

Melissa (co-organizer), Hamish (Melissa’s hubby) & I are the first to arrive.… Read the rest

Tivoli Gardens

The Star Flyer

Contrary to most amusement parks these days, Tivoli Gardens is both an amusement park and magical adventure wonderland.  In fact, it is described as an amusement park and pleasure garden.  And that it is.

Tivoli Gardens Main Entrance
Excitement barely contained

Originally opened in August 1843, Tivoli is a fairytale wonderland fun fair.… Read the rest

Celebrating in Copenhagen

Night in Nyhavn

It’s my birthday and I am celebrating in Copenhagen.  We have spent the morning on a boat tour of Copenhagen’s canals, after I have been spoiled with some lovely gifts first thing.  Now it’s time for lunch and we’ve landed in Nyhavn, one of the most recognizable and perhaps one of the most picturesque spots of the city.… Read the rest

Brad’s Brunchology

Yalumba’s Brunchology

All good parties have a serious side that goes along with the fun.  Today’s party for Brad’s 40th has a good deal of both! Let’s Brunchology!

My friend Diana (wife of said birthday boy), has given up a girls’ weekend, organised a surprise birthday party with 33 guests, plus other weekend surprises (a mini break at the Burj Al Arab no less) as well as having coordinated a house move in the last week. … Read the rest

Authentic Amman

An Evening In Amman – views across the Old Town to the Citadel

My Authentic Amman evening begins when Banan pulls up to pick me up from the hotel.  Chic as always, she’s in jeans and an airy white shirt and beams at me as I jump in the car. … Read the rest

Lebanese Hospitality

Cafe CentreVille (downstairs from Al-Sultan Brahim) with the Al Majidieh Mosque lit up in the background

Lebanon. The history! The culture! The food!  Oh, the food.  But nothing brings this all together to be so delightful, so delectable, so enjoyable than the hospitality. … Read the rest