“Old Witch Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow, with moss and good vibes, a vision inside, that’s how a magical garden grows.” Not all witches have warts, wear black hats and boil children for dinner. In fact just 15 minutes from the green hills and cold clear water of the Mitta River where … More The Witches Garden
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring” said David Bowie. That’s me, as I start this year of surrender and unknown paths. 2023 has begun slowly but with intention. In January it was to find a house sit for a week or so, nothing too far away, … More Jumping into January – Our first Homestay
Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude. “ A.A Milne I bought myself a gift back in October and today I finally opened it! My newest Gratitude Journal for 2023. Inside are pages of inspiration, uplifting quotes and astrological moon charts. And … More A Gift of Gratitude
“Life is not about being safe and secure; life is about growing, learning, transforming.” Sharon Blackie. The last few weeks have been a mix of learning, of cleaning and renovating, and helping family plus a bit of travel. There’s been challenges too, and I guess that’s where the transforming comes in. I had a tooth … More A Few Good Stories
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello” – Paulo Coehlo. In just a few weeks (on Remembrance Day, the 11th of the 11th) we’ll be saying goodbye to our home of 26 years, and “Hello new life” as we start afresh and continue life’s adventure in our … More The Big Shift
There’s so much change in the air. Can you feel it? Whether it’s a change of season or something even bigger, sometimes I feel like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, caught up in that whirlwind. At the moment we’re juggling work at Halls Haven in the Grampians whilst simultaneously clearing our home back in … More The Bigger Picture
A road trip around Australia opens up so many possibilities when it comes to where to park the van. It could be a free campground in the middle of nowhere, a clifftop spot with the ocean below or a sprawling cattle station where the sheep have the best views. Some of our most memorable stays … More Station Stays around Australia
“Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings.” What a year of change it’s been and it continues. So much has happened since we returned from our big road trip. We’ve changed our lifestyle, choosing to work in the Grampians and commuting back and forth to our home for the past three months. Now for the … More When Endings become New Beginnings
Now I’m not suggesting you can do the Grampians in 24 hours. There’s so much to experience, from the “Wonderland” hikes to the magic of Mackenzies Falls, from wineries and wildlife to everything in between. I’ve blogged about this area many times. Still, there’s always new places to discover. So on our day off from … More 24 Hours in the Grampians
Exactly one year ago today we set off for our big trip around Australia. It was a road trip that changed the course of our lives. Those who’ve read and followed our adventures will be aware of our journey and the lifestyle changes that came about because of our decision to travel. Since we’ve returned … More The Stories We Create
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