Tag Archives: Australian

An award-winning Australian and pelicans (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Dreamaticus

On the bus back to the airport at the end of the conference, the organisers informed us that there would be an award for the most friendly delegate. From the looks on their faces, I guessed that everyone felt the … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Kylie Minogue and Melanie Sykes in make-up at the BBC (Rousse)

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Dreamaticus

Since the BBC opened up its building to everyone it had the feel of a public library on a busy Saturday afternoon. Some offices were off-limits but – just as my mother and I had done – you could plonk … Continue reading →

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An Australian body search for Earl Grey tea (Rousse)

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Dreamaticus

‘I don’t even smoke! What would be the point?’ I screamed at the man who accused me of stealing a pack of cigarettes. He was actually referring to the two Earl Grey teabags on the reception desk. Had I taken … Continue reading →

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An Australian temptress (Rousse)

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Dreamaticus

An Australian woman called Helen started spending a lot of time with KT and JH. At first we thought that she was just a friend of the couple, but on the day that JH banned me from joining him on … Continue reading →

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The ugly pumpkin-headed baby (Rousse)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Dreamaticus

HR trotted down the steps with her boyfriend and their pumpkin-headed baby. Meanwhile HR’s Australian ex-boyfriend was lying on a sofa in our back room, complaining that he was lonely. We had to keep these people apart. I ran outside … Continue reading →

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A tall blonde Australian lover (Rousse)

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I joined my tall blonde lover at the other side of the world in Australia. She hoped that I would move there permanently to live out the rest of my years in her homeland. I wasn’t sure that I could … Continue reading →

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Clever words win Russell Crowe (Belle)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The dog and I stood at the top of the hill, admiring the view in front of us – lush green valleys and emerald green woods.  The view behind us was a complete contrast – the whole of London was … Continue reading →

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Australian dinosaur surprise (Rousse)

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Although it was the middle of December, I was luxuriating in the warmth of summer thanks to a speaking invitation at a conference in Australia. Dressed in a light cotton skirt, I wandered through the grounds of the conference centre … Continue reading →

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Sun protection – Australian style (Rousse)

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I located my Uncle J soon after I arrived in Australia. He was busy pulling up plants in the part of the bush that he called his garden. “Get indoors!” he shouted in alarm, chasing after me. I ran into … Continue reading →

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Amazing animal life at Ayers Rock (Rousse)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“Ayers Rock next stop!” shouted the driver. The message was relayed from passenger to passenger along the length of the 224 bus until it reached our gang on the back seat of the single decker. Our leader JS doubted this … Continue reading →

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