Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

I didn’t really intend to be mountain biking. I am here by chance, a series of unforeseen events and I thought ‘why not?’, Now I am thinking ‘why?’, it’s written all over my face.

After driving from Canberra to Thredbo, Jason patiently sorting out logistics, we are in Thredbo at the top of the Thredbo Valley Track.… Read the rest

Love Lakes

Love Lakes, image: Google Earth

Only in Dubai could you imagine heart shaped lakes and then create them. The Love Lakes, located near the Al Qudra lakes and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, are just that.

Getting There

In need of a break from the hustle and bustle, we have the Love Lakes as our destination this afternoon.… Read the rest

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

The Tidbinbilla landscape is real bush. At the foot of the Brindabella mountain range on the outskirts of Canberra, the Nation’s Capital, this area is on the brink of the Australian highlands, leading to the snowy mountains.

Today, however, it is the hight of summer.… Read the rest

Bergen

Bryggen
On the harbour

After a morning exploring the Mostraumen Straight and the fjords around Bergen the boys are ready to stretch their legs and I am ready to explore the city. We disembark our Rødne Fjord Tour boat back at Zachariasbryggen wharf and walk around the Harbour past Bryggen to the Bergenhus Fortress.… Read the rest