Author Archives: Vera

2017

Prompted to blog to celebrate that I’m now an https – thanks to Callum for that. And to celebrate Scotland’s win of 27-22 over Ireland. This is the first time Scotland has won their opening game of the 6 nations … Continue reading

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Shop staff

I have a helper in the shop who does meet and greet and security. What a team we make.

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Two weeks to Christmas

I’m working at the Tartan Blanket Co pop up shop – loving it. You can take the girl out of retail but you can’t take retail out of the girl!

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Heading home

Last day, cool and wet, so preparing me well for predicted 15 degrees in Glasgow. It’s a long haul, but at least Emirates airlines have great service, so it’s as good as it can be. I’m getting excited about seeing … Continue reading

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Melbourne

Flew from Alice Springs to Melbourne (a short 2.4 hours) to arrive in their coldest spell for decades! Actual frost on the ground – I was surprised to see they water the garden after frost to prevent the veggies from … Continue reading

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Alice Springs and Uluru

The first surprise is just how long it takes to get to Alice Springs – 3 hours 15 mins flying time from Brisbane. The temperature was a challenge too, 0 at night and up to 19 during the day. The … Continue reading

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Into the outback

Heading out to Alice Springs tomorrow (Sunday) for 4 days, including a trip to Uluru. Weather forecast predicts 0 – 15 but sunny. Hmm! Not too worried about the heat, then, more about how to keep warm. I’ve worn holes … Continue reading

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Gadding about

I’ve been whale spotting at Hastings Point on a beautiful clear day – but oh boy there’s a wind off that ocean. I saw a few spouts and a tail thrash down on the water, but haven’t yet seen the … Continue reading

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Daintree

We spent 3 days in Daintree National Park, and much of the time we were looking to spot a Cassowary, a flightless bird almost extinct and now protected. There are signs everywhere to beware of them crossing roads, and clear … Continue reading

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Crocodile Spotting

We opted for the ‘authentic’ experience with the only tour which is officially within the national park – it had to be the best, right? We arrived at the layby in good time and met Ernie, our guide, who set … Continue reading

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