Monthly Archives: April 2010

F*ck you hippies, I’m out!

It is a blustery Saturday afternoon in Melbourne. I have some wet clothes hanging on my balcony, and Notus, Greek god of the southern wind, is trying to scatter them throughout the neighborhood. It rained yesterday, yet earlier today I … Continue reading

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Hot Days and Cool Nights on Australia’s West Coast

Here’s a brief sampling of things I have supposedly “known” in my life, but didn’t really appreciate until they inconvenienced me in some capacity: – You should reapply your sunscreen every few hours, especially after spending time in the water. … Continue reading

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What the hell is a Quokka?

Rottnest Island March 23rd, 2010 Rottnest Island is known as Perth’s “island playground”. Just under an hour away by ferry, it offers beautiful beaches, excellent surfing and snorkeling opportunities, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. … Continue reading

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PHOTO BLAST: Fremantle

Enjoy some photos of Fremantle that weren’t ready until now!

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Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite. Seriously, Don’t.

Fremantle, Western Australia March 19th – 23rd, 2010 [I'm having some trouble uploading all of my photos at the moment, so I'll probably do a bonus PHOTO BLAST post later.] I found the city of Perth proper to be bit … Continue reading

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