We spent a whirlwind three days in and around Melbourne, Australia. "...there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do once you find them." This should probably be my theme song for travel. We fell in love with Melbourne. I want to go back for the Australian Open Tennis … Continue reading Australia, week one: Melbourne
Author: CrazyKat1963
My healing place
The week before Mother's Day, I headed over to the beach house for some "me" time. Mother Nature was looking out for me and my somewhat melancholy mood. The weather went from pouring rain and fierce winds, to sunshine and warmer temperatures literally overnight. I spent five glorious days at the beach before the weather turned … Continue reading My healing place
Australia, week one: the big city
Before we arrived Sydney, however, our cruise ship docked at Hobart, Tasmania. Again we had received recommendations from Ruby and had opted for the Tahune Forest Airwalk. Forests ended up being a theme for this trip. It was a beautiful day in Hobart as we hopped on a bus that would take us to the … Continue reading Australia, week one: the big city
The fight for control
Obviously Blue Eyes and I still have our moments. There are details that I don't know. I would be living in fantasyland if I thought I would ever know everything. At this point, I don't want to know any more. I do not specifically seek out details from the secret life of my sex addict husband. Sometimes, … Continue reading The fight for control
Another missing piece
As mentioned previously on this blog, I periodically perform an internet search of people I know, specifically my husband and kids. I have done this for a long time, way before dday. Mostly it used to be fun. Blue Eyes used to have a lot of links and photos, etc... when he was still on social … Continue reading Another missing piece
New Zealand, week three: blue skies & sunshine
When scrolling through the photos from this part of our trip, all I saw was blue. Blue skies and sunshine. We finally left behind the clouds and rain and concluded our time in New Zealand on the most wonderful adventure. When planning this portion of our trip, Ruby, a very frugal and practical woman, insisted … Continue reading New Zealand, week three: blue skies & sunshine
I cried, just a little…
I'm taking a break from my vacation travel posts to focus on the reality of today. We have been going through some stressful shit. I'm doing my best to not let it get to me, but then I realize although Blue Eyes wants for us to share in the handling of this rather unfortunate circumstance … Continue reading I cried, just a little…
New Zealand, week three: Picton & Akaroa
First off, I opened my Instagram this morning to find this picture of home baked ANZAC cookies on Jamie Oliver's page in honour of ANZAC day, which was apparently yesterday in Australia and New Zealand! For people who like crunchy oatmeal cookies with coconut, these probably look pretty tasty! Happy ANZAC day, yesterday! Now, back … Continue reading New Zealand, week three: Picton & Akaroa
New Zealand, week two: cruising
I included this map of New Zealand, not because it is so helpful, but just because it is so cute! We boarded our ship and were pleasantly surprised to find that the room I had chosen was just as spectacular as I had imagined (how often does that happen?). Blue Eyes loves a luxurious bathroom, … Continue reading New Zealand, week two: cruising
New Zealand, week one: old friend
After a quick good-bye hug to Paula, we were off in Ruby's little Suzuki Swift. Truth be told, Ruby did not recognize me when I walked right up to her at the meet-up spot. I recognized her right away. She looks exactly the same except her hair is now gray instead of brown. When we … Continue reading New Zealand, week one: old friend
try not to cry on my rainbow 