I wrote a post on disappearing post offices and how these buildings were transformed into fashion or coffee shops. But heading along Brisbane’s Queen Street, I discovered an exception to the rule. Continue reading An exception to the trend
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Singapore’s Chimjes
This beautiful building appeared to have once been a church. I’m guessing it may have been turned into a place for wedding receptions. Whatever the case, the building itself was worth a wander. Continue reading Singapore’s Chimjes
The Great Ocean Road’s Grotto
Most of the trails to the various sites along the Great Ocean Road were a mere 100-300 metre walks. The Grotto path was one of the longest, a still short 700 metres. Continue reading The Great Ocean Road’s Grotto
London Bridge
Beyond Port Campbell, the mind-boggling coastal landscape along the Great Ocean Road didn’t end. There were stacks nestled off shore and arches where waves pounded the cliffs. Luckily, we had lost the buses of tourists after the Loch Ard location, and could enjoy the beauty with a handful of others. Continue reading London Bridge
The Great Ocean Road’s Thunder Cave
An arch once marked the entrance to the tiny inlet leading to the Thunder Cave. With wind and wave action however, the arch collapsed in 1990. Continue reading The Great Ocean Road’s Thunder Cave
Gozo’s Azure Arch, Dwejra
We hiked from Xlendi to Rabat, then out along another winding road to Dwejra. Stepping into a small boat on a tiny lake, we motored along a tunnel in the cliff out into the Mediterranean Sea where we followed a rocky coastline to Azure Arch. Continue reading Gozo’s Azure Arch, Dwejra