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Surfing, Australian Style – February 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

We found out Australian schools have four sessions a year with long breaks between them, but no three-month summer vacation as in the US. So in the summer months of February and March in New South Wales and Queensland, beaches are … Continue reading →

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Sydney to Brisbane – February 2015

Posted on March 22, 2015 by

The Pacific Coast drive from Sydney to Brisbane is legen–wait for it–dary. Beaches, national parks, and woodlands are outstanding. We also stopped at non-beach points of interest. The Australian shoreline is of course beautiful, but also treacherous. Interestingly, the lighthouses … Continue reading →

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