Month: May 2023

We had a mellow morning of work (I am loving my client work at the moment!) after waking up to some wild weather in Carpenter Rocks. Whipping winds and rain overnight. We were very grateful to be in Sherwood and not a tent. I am getting into a good routine of study, morning tea, and… Continue reading Day 15: Carpenter Rocks to Kingston SE (Will’s Beach Shack)

First things first! We are 14 days in today! So, those of you who wagered against us – that we wouldn’t make it on the road together two weeks (or even two days – you know who you are!) – you lose! Go ahead; pay out your money to one another! We have not killed… Continue reading Day 14: Mount Gambier >> Carpenter Rocks (by way of Port MacDonnell)

Today, we made just a short journey south from Penola (bye Coonawarra wine region) to Mt Gambier. (Because of everyone’s Australian accent, it still took me a while to figure out whether it was Mt “Gambia” or Mt “Gambier.”) I wanted this stop on our itinerary, as one of my new colleagues lives here, and… Continue reading Day 13: Penola >> Mt Gambier

Lest we forget, today is ANZAC Day, one of my favorite days on the Aussie calendar. Normally, I am hosting a brunch on this day for about 20 people, followed by an afternoon of Two-Up at the Kirribilli Club. Toto, we are not in Kirribilli anymore. We are staying in the Coonawarra region another day,… Continue reading Day 12: ANZAC Day in Coonawarra/Penola