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January 26th 2013
Published: February 3rd 2013
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It was a long weekend, celebrating Australia Day, so with three days up my sleeve, I decided to get out of town. This time, I took the train up to Newcastle, on the promise of beautiful beaches and a laid back cafe culture - also known as my favourite things. Newcastle is not too far from Sydney, so an easy train trip. Given most of my other weekends away have been further afield and required a pl... Read Full Entry



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Australia Day crowdsAustralia Day crowds
Australia Day crowds
Skiing racesSkiing races
Skiing races
Skiing racesSkiing races
Skiing races
On the way to Nobby's lighthouseOn the way to Nobby's lighthouse
On the way to Nobby's lighthouse
Nobby's lighthouseNobby's lighthouse
Nobby's lighthouse
View to the city from NobbysView to the city from Nobbys
View to the city from Nobbys
Big ship coming inBig ship coming in
Big ship coming in
Fairground fun for the familyFairground fun for the family
Fairground fun for the family
All the fun of the fairAll the fun of the fair
All the fun of the fair
Incredible motorbike tricksIncredible motorbike tricks
Incredible motorbike tricks
Daredevil motorcylesDaredevil motorcyles
Daredevil motorcyles
Mr WhippyMr Whippy
Mr Whippy
Healthy snack anyone?Healthy snack anyone?
Healthy snack anyone?
No, I thought not...
The pub scene gets underwayThe pub scene gets underway
The pub scene gets underway
Dancing in the afternoon sun. Headaches on order.
Tiramisu - one of my favesTiramisu - one of my faves
Tiramisu - one of my faves
Installation on King StInstallation on King St
Installation on King St
Making the most of a wet dayMaking the most of a wet day
Making the most of a wet day
In the Hunter Valley
Tempus Two in the Hunter ValleyTempus Two in the Hunter Valley
Tempus Two in the Hunter Valley
At Lambloch Estate, Hunter ValleyAt Lambloch Estate, Hunter Valley
At Lambloch Estate, Hunter Valley
Grapes ready for harvestGrapes ready for harvest
Grapes ready for harvest
Cross fingers the rain eases otherwise this red wine crop is lost for 2013.



3rd February 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Sound check--- ocean bars vs ocean baths
Ok, we are laughing now. We see how you misunderstood but that is pretty darn funny. Yes, a good business plan to move forward with. Winery hopping was a great idea. We love doing that in Napa and Sonoma. Love the photos of people wrapped in the flag for the holiday. Love the Australian enthusiasm.
3rd February 2013

RJT
Rachael

Yep - goes to show, we hear what we want to hear! I wasn't disappointed with the beaches, or the baths for that matter either!

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