alilou's Adventures in Wonderland - all over the map.

[Alilou]

There is a new blog post ready about my Aussie hometown of Canberra - kangaroos, cockatoos, and galahs!

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/03/05/...as-and-cockatoos-a-little-bit-about-canberra/

 

[Alilou]

I have just published a new blog post - more about Canberra and it's wildlife.

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/03/15/my-family-and-other-wildlife-more-about-canberra/

 

[sk8pics]

All great as usual, ali!

 

[skatesindreams]

Thank you for the stories about your home and family; as well as a "world" I would never see without you.
That orange lily was exquisite!

 

[Alilou]

All great as usual, ali!

Thanks

Thank you for the stories about your home and family; as well as a "world" I would never see without you.
That orange lily was exquisite!

You're welcome. We've seen those orange canna lilies just about everywhere we've been on this trip.
Who is that little cutie in you avatar?

 

[skatesindreams]

Meet my niece's (Tammy's) new daughter, Evie,
She's 4 months old.
Tammy's been wonderful about sharing photos so I can watch her grow,

 

[Alilou]

She's so adorable

 

[PeterG]

Gorgeous photos!!

 

[skatesindreams]

She's so adorable

I'm biased; but, I agree!

 

[Alilou]

Gorgeous photos!!

Thanks Peter
I have 2 sisters who are professional photographers. They have taught me A LOT!

 

[Alilou]

There's a new blog post up about hosteling in New Zealand. It's been a blast!

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/03/21/brave-new-world-hosteling-in-new-zealand/

Can't watch any of worlds so living thru PBP

 

[sk8pics]

Sorry you can't watch worlds, but happy you have time for writing and posting! Great job!

 

[Alilou]

Thanks sk8pics.
I've managed to see a few videos - some pairs free and gracie and W&P and P&C. W&P totally hosed. Should have been silver!

 

[Alilou]

I have just published a new blog post - it's a continuation of our journey to the Great Ocean Road on the south coast of Victoria. Wild coastline. And koalas!

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/04/02/the-shipwreck-coast-travelling-the-great-ocean-road/

 

[Alilou]

Another new blog post - about the fabulous beaches on Australia's east coast. And sand worms

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/04/11/sand-worms-and-mad-boogie-boarders-at-canberras-coast/

 

[sk8pics]

ali, I am so far behind from my own travels, I fear I will never catch up! But I sent a link to one of your earlier posts to our tour guide because he loves birds and flowers and photography. I'm sure he will like it. Another funny contact!

 

[Alilou]

ali, I am so far behind from my own travels, I fear I will never catch up! But I sent a link to one of your earlier posts to our tour guide because he loves birds and flowers and photography. I'm sure he will like it. Another funny contact!

Sounds like you've been having a fabulous time! I so want to go there.
Thank you so much for sharing the blog. I really appreciate it. I hope your guide likes it.

There are TWO! new posts ready, but they are only photos so no long passages to read.

A photo essay about Canberra's coast:
http://alisonanddon.com/2015/04/18/images-from-the-coast/

A photo essay of New Zealand's extraordinary, ever-changing beautiful scenery.
http://alisonanddon.com/2015/04/25/endless-beauty-the-glory-of-new-zealand/

 

[Alilou]

I have a new blog post ready. It's about Christchurch. It was a heartbreaking experience to see the results of the earthquake, even 4 years later, but there are some really creative solutions to rebuilding the city.

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/05/03/resurrection-the-rebirth-of-christchurch/

 

[skatesindreams]

I've been "catching up".
Thank you for detailing the destruction and rebirth in Christchuch.

Many lessons shared there will inspire others.

 

[Alilou]

Christchurch was a beautiful, and emotional experience. The rebirth is wonderful to see.

 

[aftershocks]

I have just published a new blog post - more about Canberra and it's wildlife.

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/03/15/my-family-and-other-wildlife-more-about-canberra/

Wonderful alilou! Thanks for sharing your adventures and all these gorgeous photos! That gum tree has an eye looking out at us.

The birds and other wildlife images are fantastic. You could probably get a job with PBS Nature series!

 

[Alilou]

Wonderful alilou! Thanks for sharing your adventures and all these gorgeous photos! That gum tree has an eye looking out at us.

The birds and other wildlife images are fantastic. You could probably get a job with PBS Nature series!

Thanks aftershocks, glad you enjoyed it. I had to go look! It does have an eye. I'd never noticed that before

 

[Alilou]

There is a new blog post ready. This one is about an extraordinary garden filled with larger-than-life fanciful creatures, and the incomparable Milford Sound, one of the New Zealand fiords. So much beauty!

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/05/13/the-giants-house-some-giant-sculptures-and-a-giant-fiord/

 

[Marge_Simpson]

alilou, the post about Christchurch is so beautiful.
Please tell me your blog will eventually be published as a book!

 

[Alilou]

alilou, the post about Christchurch is so beautiful.
Please tell me your blog will eventually be published as a book!

Thanks so much Marge_Simpson. Christchurch was a real eye-opener for me; I'd never been in a disaster area before.
We've always intended to write a book about our travels, so yes, much of what's in the blog will be a book one day. It's hard to find the time. At the moment we're committed to continued travel, and to the blog. Whenever the time's right we'll switch the commitment to producing a book. I'm quite excited about that actually. Just waiting for the right time.

 

[skatesindreams]

Your latest post is fabulous, in every sense of the word!
Thanks for introducing me to that garden; although that term seems inadequate to describe it.

 

[Alilou]

Your latest post is fabulous, in every sense of the word!
Thanks for introducing me to that garden; although that term seems inadequate to describe it.

Thanks so much
Isn't that garden astonishing. I was completely captivated, and amazed by her crazy imagination. And, well, Milford Sound is not the top tourist destination for no reason!

 

[highrisegiraffe]

Hi Alison, I'm so glad that you got to see Milford Sound in the sunshine. Isn't it wonderful? I had that lucky experience too a couple of years ago, and when I was showing my photos to a friend who had also been there the month before, he said "Oh, is that what it looks like?" His trip there was in the rain and fog, so it is so important to see it on a sunny day. Good thing the weather report was accurate for you!
Loved New Zealand too.
Cheers,
Virginia

 

[Cachoo]

There is a new blog post ready. This one is about an extraordinary garden filled with larger-than-life fanciful creatures, and the incomparable Milford Sound, one of the New Zealand fiords. So much beauty!

http://alisonanddon.com/2015/05/13/the-giants-house-some-giant-sculptures-and-a-giant-fiord/

That is MAGICAL.

 

[Alilou]

Thanks. Isn't that garden amazing?!