Monthly Archives: February 2013

Sydney

There aren’t many cities in the world that could lure me away from my beloved Austin, TX.  Sydney, however, is one.  When our short time in Sydney was over, I just didn’t want to leave! Everything about Sydney was compelling … Continue reading

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Ocean and Wildlife Adventures in Victoria and Queensland

Before we arrived in Australia, when we were planning how we’d spend our three weeks there, we thought a good way to see a little more of such a huge country would be to rent a car and drive from … Continue reading

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On the Mend in Melbourne

We got to Melbourne in a pretty miserable state.  About a week into our two-week tour of India, I came down with a nasty cold that lingered for over two weeks.  After five or six days of managing to ward … Continue reading

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The Money Trail – India

The local currency in India is the rupee.  The visage of Mahatma Gandhi is prominently displayed on each bill. Rupees were also difficult to spend, due to the need for small denominations.  ATMs would provide 500 and 100 rupee notes. … Continue reading

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The Cave Temples at Ajanta and Ellora

Following a recommendation from our good friend Steve from Austin, we persuaded my dad and Anne that it was worth making the trek from northern India down to Aurangabad in the Mumbai region for a visit to the Ajanta and … Continue reading

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