jalex on April 16th, 2009

Arriving back into Ireland at this time of year is exciting.  I love the fresh, moist air and lately just can’t get enough of being out in it. The humidity of northern Queensland can be hard to take when you’re not used to it. Yesterday I couldn’t resist the temptation to drop in to Inishconnell [...]

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jalex on April 15th, 2009

On my last day at Hervey Bay I was told by neighbours of my mother that the population of the area is forecast to double in the next decade.  It made me appreciate that at least the Fraser Coast Regional Council has placed a certain level of importance on the foreshore trees and the protection [...]

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