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Paula does Peru
Well most of it, and not in THAT way! But Peru makes for interesting travels and viewing. Here are a few tid bits I observed: Peru’s main industries are agriculture, tourism and mining I discovered a drink called ‘Inca Cola’ which looks like wee but tastes like creaming soda, I’ve been cutting down on Coke here, can’t seem to finish…
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Dubbo is a global city
For such a small Australian city, it’s people are everywhere. Almost everywhere I go in the world, I am often asked where I come from. Although I have lived in Sydney for more than half my life, I sometimes use my home town as the ‘where are you from’ answer. ‘I’m from Dubbo, Australia’ and you’d be surprised how many…
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Passion – An observation
Passion takes so many forms in Italy and is displayed in various ways that, perhaps to the more conservative nations, may seem a little shocking, coquette, embarrassing, cheeky or just downright ‘get a room’ rude. But the simple fact is Italians throw passion at absolutely everything, and it shows. Well not exactly everything, try getting a house built with any great…
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Pavarotti Revisited
When unexpected entertainment happens and it brings humanity together, it's a wonderful thing.
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Siena Markets
My general observations as I wait for my bus to leave Siena for Rome. It’s been raining overnight. I see Siena is as sad to see me go as I am to be leaving. This has been my home away from home for the last 10 days and although it may not seem a long time, you can’t help but…