Straddie Santa Stockings delivered on the beach. January 1st 2010
When news comes through to us from the UK and we hear that snow drifts and blocked roads bring the country to a stand still we sit on the golden beaches of Stradbroke Island and find it difficult to comprehend that our Christmas celebrations could be so different.
We had discovered a mini paradise on this beautiful sand island 30 kms from Brisbane a mere short ferry ride from the city and ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
It is now four years since we arrived in Australia and it continues to feel like we are on a very long holiday! Since moving over here we have opened doors to new friendships, career moves, family visits and new opportunities it has been a roller coaster of a journey but one we embrace and work towards making it even more successful.
We have also managed to visit the UK on a number of visits to see family and friends and have also loved having visitors who have stayed with us whilst holidaying here and sharing with them some of the many lovely places we have discovered in and around Brisbane... full info