Tuesday in Townsville – Lest We Forget – 25th April
As the 25th April approaches I remember our last ANZAC Day IN SPAIN. ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corp. Brilliant red flower heads, sparkling in the Spanish sunshine. A recently found...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – Strand Beach or Japanese Zen Garden
My early morning walk along The Strand in TOWNSVILLE revealed what could have been -A Japanese Zen Garden? This post is linked to COMMUNAL GLOBAL.
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville. Rock Wallabies on Magnetic Island
When I think of adorable furry creatures on Magnetic Island, I immediately think Koalas, which can be found both in the wild and in captivity. But while koalas are my undisputed favourite, they do...
View ArticleFlorence Bay on Magnetic Island
**Tropical Island Alert** On week-ends Florence is sprinkled with yachts and power boats, an indication of it’s safe anchorage and inshore coral reef. On week days you could well be the only person on...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville When it rains at the beach
Beach time in Sunny North Queensland and the sun is shining nowhere to be found. Grabbing budget dog, umbrella and camera, I seized the opportunity for a different kind of walk. In Townsville it hardly...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville: Forts and Koalas on Magnetic Island
The most well known and loved walk on Magnetic Island, the Forts Walk, is an easy 4 km return on a gravel track through the Aussie Bush. Access is from the parking area and bus stop on the Arcadia to...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville: Strand Jetty
The sun is still low in the sky, but fishermen are already setting up on the Strand Jetty, Townsville. Apart from the fishermen on the Strand Jetty, morning is the domain of Mums pushing strollers and...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – The Starter’s Flag
Winter has arrived in North Queensland, and something is in the (24 degree) air… Signs of change are appearing daily. Barriers and seats are appearing road side. The Flags are up. The city is getting...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville: Boating and Clouds
Two of my favourite activities in Townsville are Boating and Cloud Watching, and on Saturday I got to do both on a family fishing trip. B.H., Matt and I launched the boat while the sun was just a...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville: Superboats
New Zealand Superboat Profloors wiped the floor with the rest of the competitors over the course of the two day event in Townsville on the week-end. A friend and I watched the race on Saturday from...
View ArticleMagnetic Island – See you later Nelly
There are many images of sunshine, great views and fun times to share from our week’s house-sit on Maggie Island. But today I am fast forwarding to our final day. The skies have turned overcast, with...
View ArticleTownsville Car Show
Townsville is currently hosting the Townsville 400 V8 Supercar race. Streets are closed, engines roar, and all things Rev Head reign supreme. On Thursday evening we were joined by Jake on our daily...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – Cape Cleveland
The weather in our home town of TOWNSVILLE has not been that good this Winter. Usually we get perfect blue skies, lovely warm days and cool nights. The thought of Winter is cherished while we are...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville Strand Night Markets
On the first Friday of the month from May to December things hot up at Strand Park, Townsville. Stall holders start setting up after lunch and the markets open to the public from 5 p.m. to 9.30 p.m....
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – The Rotunda
Built in 1913, the Band Stand, now referred to as the Rotunda, was used to host open air concerts. You can find it on the Strand in Anzac Park between the fountain (the one with illuminated colour...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – Skydive
There was quite a strong breeze blowing on the Strand in Townsville yesterday afternoon and we were quite surprised to see this sign. We could hear the plane gaining height above and on our return...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville or a Christmas Feast of Nuts and Flowers
The birds have started their Christmas feasting. In the front yard of our home stands a Euodia Tree. You would be hard pressed to know it though because our home is distinguished in the street as...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville – Poinciana Flowers and a Happy New Year
Christmas 2013, christened The Best Christmas Yet by general family consensus, exited the stage, leaving me a few pounds chunkier and the fridge a few bottles of Sav Blanc richer, albeit with a certain...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville in 2013
Bring on 2014 – A New Beginning. 2013 in Retrospect. CLICK HERE FOR TOWNSVILLE 400 SUPERCAR Posts. Townsville is a Garrison City. Click here for more Strand Ephemera Photos on our Facebook Page STRAND...
View ArticleTuesday in Townsville at Relish Cafe
Relish Cafe has been open for fifteen months and I haven’t been! Meanwhile their reputation has been building – reports have been trickling through. First of all my food loving friend had breakfast...
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