Author Archives: Vera

Prompted to blog to celebrate that I’m now an https – thanks to Callum for that. And to celebrate Scotland’s win of 27-22 over Ireland. This is the first time Scotland has won their opening game of the 6 nations … Continue reading →

I have a helper in the shop who does meet and greet and security. What a team we make.

I’m working at the Tartan Blanket Co pop up shop – loving it. You can take the girl out of retail but you can’t take retail out of the girl!

Last day, cool and wet, so preparing me well for predicted 15 degrees in Glasgow. It’s a long haul, but at least Emirates airlines have great service, so it’s as good as it can be. I’m getting excited about seeing … Continue reading →

Flew from Alice Springs to Melbourne (a short 2.4 hours) to arrive in their coldest spell for decades! Actual frost on the ground – I was surprised to see they water the garden after frost to prevent the veggies from … Continue reading →

The first surprise is just how long it takes to get to Alice Springs – 3 hours 15 mins flying time from Brisbane. The temperature was a challenge too, 0 at night and up to 19 during the day. The … Continue reading →

Heading out to Alice Springs tomorrow (Sunday) for 4 days, including a trip to Uluru. Weather forecast predicts 0 – 15 but sunny. Hmm! Not too worried about the heat, then, more about how to keep warm. I’ve worn holes … Continue reading →

I’ve been whale spotting at Hastings Point on a beautiful clear day – but oh boy there’s a wind off that ocean. I saw a few spouts and a tail thrash down on the water, but haven’t yet seen the … Continue reading →

We spent 3 days in Daintree National Park, and much of the time we were looking to spot a Cassowary, a flightless bird almost extinct and now protected. There are signs everywhere to beware of them crossing roads, and clear … Continue reading →

We opted for the ‘authentic’ experience with the only tour which is officially within the national park – it had to be the best, right? We arrived at the layby in good time and met Ernie, our guide, who set … Continue reading →