Herring Island

Yesterday, we took the punt to Herring Island. As you do.Actually, as I’ve not done. Ever. But have been keen to do for some years. It’s a man-made island in the middle of the Yarra around Richmond/Toorak (depending on which bank of the Yarra you’re...

Sydney, Narana and Torquay

This week I’ve been to Sydney, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Torquay, all to do with emus and my picture book ‘Emu’.I don’t have photos yet from Sydney, but here are some from Narana and Torquay. This is Mama Emu. Yes, Mama. She was...

Flowerdale in Spring

Last Christmas, our boys gave us a getaway in the country. This past weekend, we finally connected our calendars and were able to take it. This was the view from our room’s front door.  We were at Flowerdale Estate, between Strath Creek and Flowerdale. Victoria...