tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post8520820231267434530..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Something old, something New...Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-34238194102640329172012-07-17T10:19:26.685+10:002012-07-17T10:19:26.685+10:00Hi Michelle! You hit the nail on the head- you can...Hi Michelle! You hit the nail on the head- you can truly relax somewhere familiar...but with somewhere new you want to explore! Either way, it makes for a great holiday!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66513165787265915732012-07-17T08:49:22.307+10:002012-07-17T08:49:22.307+10:00Gorgeous pics, Louisa! New Caledonia looks beautif...Gorgeous pics, Louisa! New Caledonia looks beautiful and I'm so glad you got to see your turtle.<br /><br />Exploring new places is so invigorating -- so much to see and learn and discover. Still, there's something about the tried and true too. I always feel that's when one can truly relax.Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-37810630236647009412012-07-17T06:48:48.344+10:002012-07-17T06:48:48.344+10:00Hi Sharon! I can't imagine north western Queen...Hi Sharon! I can't imagine north western Queensland being cold any time of the year, so that's a surprise! You're such an intrepid traveller you're always exploring new places (no- I'm not jealous....oh, okay, yes I am!!). Keep warm up there!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59480797354165431712012-07-17T06:46:07.360+10:002012-07-17T06:46:07.360+10:00Hi Annie! I think I just love holidays!- I love go...Hi Annie! I think I just love holidays!- I love going to our usual camping spot every year- 7 families and a lot of laughs. But I also like to explore new territory too. Any time away with my family is lovely. (They're growing up too fast and before long they won't want to come with us).Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79395993328599298442012-07-16T20:10:05.299+10:002012-07-16T20:10:05.299+10:00hi Louisa, great pics! Your holiday sounds awesome...hi Louisa, great pics! Your holiday sounds awesome - even if the weather wasn't very kind to you. Just the time away from home is refreshing, isn't it! I'm glad you did actually get to see a turtle - I especially like that photo. It's probably better than one you'd have got if you were snorkelling to see one! <br /><br />Actually the weather is a bit topsy turvy where we are too - now in Cloncurry in north western Queensland. Right this minute I'm in a polar fleece with a thermal skivvy, tracksuit pants, thick socks and Blundstone boots - tres chic! NOT! LOL<br /><br />I'm a bit each way with holidays - I love exploring new places but I also love to have the opportunity to re-visit places and get to really know them well.Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-41358314652665245852012-07-16T18:50:53.655+10:002012-07-16T18:50:53.655+10:00Louisa, it sounds fascinating. Love the bird and t...Louisa, it sounds fascinating. Love the bird and the turtle. Smiling over opening a restaurant to give the kids a job. Great idea!<br /><br />Like you I enjoy both holidays close to home with some discovery trips thrown in. A mix is great, don't you think? Do let us know when you set a book in NC.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-39245152087194582072012-07-16T13:35:28.834+10:002012-07-16T13:35:28.834+10:00Hi Robyn! You'll love it (hope you get better ...Hi Robyn! You'll love it (hope you get better weather!)- and please do pat a turtle for me if you happen to see one out there in open water!<br /><br />We're thinking of going to Noosa at some point- possibly this time next year- I hear wonderful things.Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42448172214578229092012-07-16T11:49:45.882+10:002012-07-16T11:49:45.882+10:00Snap on the 24 kids! What a woman =)
Your snaps ar...Snap on the 24 kids! What a woman =)<br />Your snaps are wonderful. Love the crazy hairdo on that bird.<br />I'm heading out that way in November. CAN NOT WAIT. Particularly after your review, Louisa.<br />But generally we do take holidays close to home. I've been known to book a week in Noosa which is possibly an hour's drive from here - but totally gorgeous!Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-37271492127035408972012-07-16T09:15:37.931+10:002012-07-16T09:15:37.931+10:00Hi Barbara! I know - 24 kids! wow. And she opened ...Hi Barbara! I know - 24 kids! wow. And she opened the restaurant for them all to have work and learn a trade. She sounds like an amazing woman (we didn't get to meet her sadly). <br /><br />Yes- looking forward to going to Nationals at RWA next week- looks like I'm going to have a fabulous time- how could I not when I'm going with some amazing friends ;-)Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53380609295468187822012-07-16T09:12:50.335+10:002012-07-16T09:12:50.335+10:00Hi Rachel! Finally found someone else who's be...Hi Rachel! Finally found someone else who's been!!! We ventured north and west, but didn't manage as far as Hienghene- I'll save that for text time!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12227729469305117042012-07-16T07:44:31.185+10:002012-07-16T07:44:31.185+10:00Hi Louisa,
I got stuck on the lady with 24 kids ~...Hi Louisa,<br /><br />I got stuck on the lady with 24 kids ~falls over~<br /><br />What a wonderful time you've had and good on you for stretching the comfort zone and going somewhere so new. I've never been to NC but certainly love the sound of the French/Pacific mix. And I'd certainly love to read a NC hero from you!<br /><br />A little bird tells me you're off on another international adventure soon. {:o) Travelling sure does keep the muse happy! Have a fabulous time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901406136963950025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-63607988743822578752012-07-16T07:37:22.545+10:002012-07-16T07:37:22.545+10:00Gorgeous holiday snaps! We went to New Caledonia a...Gorgeous holiday snaps! We went to New Caledonia about 15 years ago (doesn't seem that long since I was there though). It was not long after their political unrest, but as long as we identified ourselves as Australians outside the city, the people couldn't have been nicer. We stayed some time in Noumea and some in a more remote part, Hienghène, up in the north (and saw the famous 'Hen' rock). It was a fabulous holiday!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.com