Tag: holiday

What I’ve learned while on holiday …

(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) As my wee holiday draws to a close, I have a few observations. Indy Weekon the Gold Coast is loud. And I pity the wee birdies trying to sleep in the…

Cheap and fast Aussie internet

(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) After our wee excursion along the Murray River it was quite nice to make it back to the big smoke. We spent a few days in Adelaide, staying far too…

A postcard from Aussie

Have you missed me? I’ve been on holiday: first Sydney for a few days, then we flew to Adelaide to do a houseboat trip along the Murray River for a week, then back to Adelaide for a few more days…

My cure for seasonal insomnia

(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I know most of you are probably like most of my family and friends, who look forward to the start of daylight saving each year. However, I enjoy it about as…