Cadbury Marathon Race Day – The end of my Marajourney

Posted By jelly on 12, Jan, 2016

I’m writing this blog from seat 39B on a Jestar flight from Melbourne to Singapore. I had intended to write this last night to stick to my usual blogging routine but I had to pack, tidy the house and relax a bit after the big day. I’ve had time to reflect on race day whilst in transit. I’m pleased to report that I’ve pulled up OK. I feel a bit weary (mainly sore feet) but I can walk despite numerous people...

Dubai – destination nowhere

Posted By John Anderson on 06, Oct, 2014

All the advertising spruiks Dubai as a destination. Jelly summed it up best while we walked around the gold souk in 40+ degree centigrade heat. Dubai is a hub not a destination. And I agree, here’s why. Dubai has some of the biggest shopping malls in the world. But within these shopping centres are the same name brands that you see all over the world, including Australia. There’s very little local content at large Malls. They are...

Dubai – City in the Sand

Posted By jelly on 05, Oct, 2014

I had been looking forward to Dubai.  This was the last stop on our trip, a place that would be exotic, opulent, sunny and warm.   It was exotic, opulent and HOT but I just couldn’t connect with this place. Dubai is a manufactured city in the sand.  Built on the success of the oil trade, it strives to touch the sky defying the shifting sands beneath it.   It has a stunning skyline best viewed at night.  It’s wealth is on...

Praha – Beer, Sun & Tourist Fatigue

Posted By jelly on 30, Sep, 2014

Prague was one of those places I’ve always wanted to visit.  I never really knew why – I don’t have any personal connection to it nor do I know much about it’s history apart that it was the capital of ancient Bohemia.  I’ve recently become a fan of Art Nouveau and Prague’s native son Alphonse Mucha is by far the master of the genre which was probably why I added this to our destination list. Our...

Prague – Intrigue

Posted By John Anderson on 30, Sep, 2014

City of spies  or city of con-artists? With only a short time to spend in Prague (capital of Czech Republic) before winging our way to Dubai and home, it really is nothing more than a grab bag of Czech hot spots, beer and cheap souvenirs.  Lets get the cheap stuff out of the way first.  We’ve developed a flavour for cups this time round.  I’m not talking about bone china here, these are your fair dinkum tea/coffee mugs....