Author Archives: John
High living in Hawks Nest
We had a great beach holiday in Hawks Nest just before Christmas – John, Jan, Chris, Viv, Eunice and young Jack. We rented a big house with splendid views over the river. The house was a recent build with three storeys, four bedrooms and … Continue reading
Catchup time
Long time no blog for various reasons, mainly laziness. So here’s a bit of a catchup of some exciting happenings. Instructor. Yes, I’m a gliding instructor after some training with the Chief Flying Instructor at Camden. I’m the lowest level … Continue reading
By the seaside, beside the sea
We spent my birthday at Bondi looking at the artworks at Sculpture by the Sea. This annual event usually brings a quirky mix of conventional sculptural shapes and oddball installations. There were lots of mirrored things with interesting reflections, a bizarre … Continue reading
Our island in the sun
We grew to really like Heron Island. It is only about 800 metres long and 300 metres at its widest but is home to thousands of birds, 900 species of fish, 200 guests and 100 staff. My first scuba dive … Continue reading







