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By Dianne

Rivers, Creeks and Canals

Well here we are – safely out of COVID quarantine and settled into Berri again. Our time in quarantine seems like a distant memory and although it “could” count as an “adventure” it’s not necessarily one we want to repeat! Berri is one of a number of small towns in the Riverland of South Australia;…

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By Dianne

Love it, love it, love it!!

Rugged mountain tops and deep green valleys. Vast vistas taking your breath away. Stunning lakes surrounded by snow covered peaks – reflections doubling their beauty. Rising mist. Rushing alpine streams. Little villages perched on hilltops and nestled into valley floors. Fires blazing in winter to keep out the cold. Winding roads with surprises around every…

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By Dianne

Lots of cuppas – picnic heaven!

We went for a drive the other day – coronavirus restrictions have been eased. Yeah! Packed a picnic lunch, filled the thermos, and drove to Inverloch – a seaside town about an hour from here. Lots of cars on the road and lots of people on the beach – all behaving themselves with “social distancing”….

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By Dianne

Christmas Greetings from Rhyll

I love nature!! Beautiful scenery makes my heart soar. It’s when I feel closest to God. Mountains and valleys, rugged coasts, calm seas that look like glass. Alpine rivers that rush – others that barely move. Beautiful lakes surrounded by rugged peaks. Flat red farmland with endless skies. I love colours – especially autumn colours!…

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By Dianne

Even cold for the locals!!

Hi everyone…..I’ve been busy setting up this blog site while hibernating in the Montreal cold. All our adventures from Europe and NZ are now officially “blogged”. Many thanks to granddaughter Ocea for helping Nan! Well it is official – the coldest February in recorded history for Montreal! Just for us! The average temp has been…

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