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To say I spent a pleasant, sunny, spring day beneath the city of Rome, surrounded by dirt, dust and history doesn’t sound particularly pleasing. You would assume that I, a first time tourist to the famous city, would have spent every moment above ground, soaking up the sights, wandering the Colosseum or climbing the Spanish … Read more
Rhythms are resounding through the Otavalo Market, one of the largest and oldest indigenous markets in the world. There are handmade goods everywhere: hammocks and mantas, funky wool hats and gloves, brilliantly embroidered belts. A rainbow threaded into each piece. I look up and feel the drums pounding like cold sweats. We’re in the Ecuadorian … Read more
The Devil’s Marbles are one of Australia’s most fascinating geological wonders. This incredible site is nestled in the Northern Territory, almost in the middle of nowhere, allowing tourists to bask in the wonder of nature in one of its purest forms. Where the Devil are those marbles? Technically speaking, the Devils Marbles are located in … Read more
Question 1: With the dawn of the Twentieth Century and new technology such as oil fired engines and improved building techniques passenger liners became bigger and faster. The major trans-Atlantic shipping companies engaged in a ship-building war similar to that of the great navies with their focus on dreadnought battleships. The competition between the passenger … Read more
Know your farmer, Know your food “Wallets and words can change big business” was the message which emanated throughout the Fair Food Documentary, with the film aiming to highlight the need for a more ethical and ‘fair’ food system, screened at The National Victorian Gallery on Tuesday the 2nd of December 2014. Many of us … Read more
Question 1: With the dawn of the Twentieth Century and new technology such as oil fired engines and improved building techniques passenger liners became bigger and faster. The major trans-Atlantic shipping companies engaged in a ship-building war similar to that of the great navies with their focus on dreadnought battleships. The competition between the passenger … Read more
Vaccinations are important because they protect your pet’s from a variety of illnesses and diseases, and in some cases potential death due to the deadliness of some of these viruses.
It is our hope that this website has something of interest for all Boomers. So while this page contains our most recent posts it is a good idea to browse our menu to see what we have available, and what we have available is expanding all of the time. What interests some Boomers may not … Read more
Don’t let winter make you SAD this year Summertime, and the living was easy… Summer is a distant memory, and unless you live in Queensland or the Northern Territory, it is a fair bet to say that your wardrobe has changed from t-shirts to warm sweaters to keep you snug. Winter, however, also has its … Read more
“I’m never, ever going back there!” My childish vow haunted me all the way to my appointment. If only I had known where my client lived… I would have said, ‘No!’ Well, actually, maybe not. He was my first client, after all, meaning my new accounting franchise was finally in business. I had to go, … Read more
Disclaimer; if you’re the type of holidaymaker who loves boozing in Kuta, yelling ACDC songs while wearing a Bintang singlet, the following is not for you. With trepidation I left for my second holiday to the Australian “Mecca of Boganality”, Bali (not the Gold Coast during Schoolies). It wasn’t for the cheap beer and mammoth … Read more
This picture was taken at Mother’s Day eve cabaret, Elvis was a great entertainer as was Tony Pantano who is a long time stalwart of the Melbourne Cabaret scene. This Puzzle is medium hard. Enjoy.