Category Archives: Children

New Zealand, Period.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Megan

Gorgeous.  Simply breathtaking.  Period. Our trip to Queenstown, New Zealand was just that (minus a couple of 2 year old tantrums, fines at customs and a trip to the emergency room.)  After hauling 13 bags from Australia (we were on our way home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Children, Food and Wine, New Zealand, Travel, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Bits of Aussie Influence for Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Megan

While we celebrated Christmas in Jersey, Australian influence was seen in the details. From reindeer sightings, or wait… are those kangaroos? to a glass ornament hanging on our tree, to Aussie Jingle Bells by Colin Buchanan, “Oh, jingle bells, jingle … Continue reading →

Posted in American Expat in Australia, Children, Food and Wine, Holidays | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Our Final Aussie Days

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Megan

Donning heavy coats and gloves before going out has me reminiscing our final days in Australia.  We took our final trip down the Mornington Peninsula.  Alone on gorgeous beaches in Portsea (barely warm enough for swimsuits) we took our last steps in rock … Continue reading →

Posted in American Expat in Australia, Beach, Children, Food and Wine, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Our Bunyip

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Megan

“Can you please tell me what bunyips look like?” “Yes.  Bunyips don’t look like anything.”  A bunyip (pronounced bun-eep) is a legendary creature from Aboriginal folklore.  A bunyip is said to lurk around the Bunyip River, water holes and other areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Kids Storm Through Melbourne

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Megan

To see, sense and explore with children can be an arduous task.  They can become overwhelmed and easily frustrated with museums and attractions at any age.  Melbourne is extremely accessible and welcomes children.  In turn, my kids have welcomed the city into their vernacular. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, City - CBD, Melbourne, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Cup Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Megan

Our first Tuesday in November, Melbourne Cup Day, (and State of Victoria public holiday) was spent at home organizing Halloween candy and watching the “race that stops a nation.”  We saw many champagne flutes and fascinators fluttering about the marquees.  Then the horses … Continue reading →

Posted in American Expat in Australia, Children, Fashion, Holidays, Melbourne | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Halloween Rising

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Megan

Halloween is alive and well in Melbourne.  Its popularity is growing fast.  Apparently it’s growing so fast that those unable to purchase their own Halloween decorations would go so far as to steal their neighbor’s decorations.  Our skeleton went missing late last week and my … Continue reading →

Posted in American Expat in Australia, Children, Holidays, Melbourne | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

The Queen in Melbourne

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Megan

My daughter, Claire, “Mommy?” Me, “Yes?” Claire, “Are we going to see the Queen?” Me, “Well, uh… ok, sure.  Let’s go see the queen.” Claire, “I need my tiara.  Will the Queen wear a crown?” Me, “No, the queen will … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, City - CBD, Melbourne | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Kangaroo Island, SA: Our Exhale

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Megan

Just off the southern coast of Adelaide lives Kangaroo Island.  The island brings unique Australian environments to one small island.  We experienced a simple life all its own. We saw the wildlife. It’s an island sheltered from mainland intruder species like rabbits … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Children, Kangaroo Island, Travel, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Kangaroo Island, SA: Our arrival

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Megan

I have been at a crossroad as to how I should tell our story of Kangaroo Island.  Should I emphasize our days long journey?  Should I center around the wildlife?  the little connection to the outside world? the beach house? the kids? the … Continue reading →

Posted in Airplane travel, Beach, Children, Kangaroo Island, Travel, Travel with children, Wildlife | Tagged , | Leave a comment