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A few photos from a night of footy

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Last Friday we had some couch surfing guests from the US. They carried amazingly small backpacks, like they were going away for the weekend.

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In search of peace and a bit more happiness

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The first rule of meditation club is…there are no locks.

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Relying on the kindness of strangers

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Can you really rely on the kindness of strangers? Well, we’re 2-for-2 so far on the Great Ocean Road.

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Staying warm in Melbourne

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Old Man Winter is making his way to Melbourne. Well, to be fair, it’s more like his third cousin, twice-removed that’s showing his face round these parts. Nonetheless, it’s getting damn cold!

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4 Nights on the Great Ocean Walk

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A flash of panic washed over me. I quickly scanned the back of the van although, in my mind’s eye, I could already see them, stacked one upon the other, on the shoe rack at home. Yvonne’s orthotics were not going to make the trip.

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What About Me?!?

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Great music – check. Beautiful images – check. Excellent cinematography – check. Philosophical musings on the state of the human condition, specifically on topics such as childhood, relationships, ego, old age, consumerism and capitalism – check.

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Who turned the heat up to Ludicrous?

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The tram is air-conditioned. But the body heat emanating from the crammed passengers almost masks it. The bead of sweat dripping from the elbow cleavage of a girl, as she holds her mobile to her ear, is testament to that.

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Serenity now: A brief respite from the city

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Escaping the Americans without further harm, we found ourselves back on the train, about eight hours after our arrival.

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The Race That Stops A Nation

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Although yellow rose was the theme for the 148th annual, 2008 Melbourne Cup, red was the colour of the day for me and Yvonne.

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A Choc-a-bloc Weekend in Sydney

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We picked a hell of a weekend to go to Sydney.

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Football Aussie Style

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Last Saturday Yvonne and I partook in, what is so far for us, the most Australian of things to do. We went to a footy match.

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It’s Greek To Me

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Dob in a hoon. C’mon, you got five guesses to tell me what that means.

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