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Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane, Queensland

Mt Coot-tha lookout offers a panoramic view of the Brisbane city and surroundings. The look-out has a restaurant, café, and gift shop and is a short distance from the City Centre. The vantage point sits amidst a beautifully manicured garden. The telescope in the Observation desk provides beautiful views. It's a fantastic place for a … Continue reading Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane, Queensland →

Washington Memorials

Washington is full of Memorials for past presidents and powerful leaders. These monuments speak volumes about the character and tenacity of the leaders who shaped the destiny of the US and to some extent the world. Well known and less-known facts about few US Presidents George Washington – First President of the United States. The … Continue reading Washington Memorials →

St. Anthony’s Church, Kochikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The bomb blasts that ripped through few churches, luxury hotels and a guest house in Sri Lanka, on Easter Sunday 21st April 2019 killed over 290 people and seriously injured many more. One church, in particular, St Anthony’s Church in Kochikade, Colombo provided solace and guidance to millions of ordinary people over the years. Many … Continue reading St. Anthony’s Church, Kochikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka →

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland

Kangaroo Point is a popular recreation spot, which is a 1.3 km suburb in a peninsula. The headquarters of the Queensland Maritime Defence was based at Kangaroo Point in 1883. After Federation, the Queensland Maritime Defence became part of Royal Australian Navy. The Kangaroo Point Cliff features good rock -climbing and abseiling adventures. Another prominent … Continue reading Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland →

Operation Dynamo, The Underground Hospital and Dover Castle

Operation Dynamo:  Last year, we were in London for a week in August to attend my nephew’s wedding. My  cousins who attended the wedding made plans to visit Dover Castle and Canterbury  Cathedral. Although I have visited Dover Castle before on two occasions, I didn’t get the opportunity to visit the bunker and the hospital. On our way to Dover, my cousin was talking about the bunker and the rescue operation undertaken … Continue reading Operation Dynamo, The Underground Hospital and Dover Castle →

” Rice Macaroni -Dairy Free “

Macaroni and cheese are inseparable components in the preparation of almost every Macaroni dish. The recipe below is dairy-free. Ingredients: 350 gm - Brown rice macaroni 500 gm - Chicken thigh fillet or breast fillet150 gm - Small cup mushroom2 Small - Red capsicumHandful baby spinach leavesParsley leaves to garnish2 tbsp - Paprika1/4 tsp - … Continue reading ” Rice Macaroni -Dairy Free “ →

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland

The Natural Bridge is one kilometre circuit walk, which takes you through an enchanting rainforest and a waterfall. The waterfall from above plunges into a circular hole and into the dark arched cave below. As you walk along the circuit path , you can witness the waterfall from top to bottom of the cave below … Continue reading Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland →

Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth

Its a beautiful park overlooking Swan River. Taking a scenic walk along a bridge is simply wonderful. We came across a barren tree at a distance and wondered about its significance in the park. A closer look at the tree displayed the history of the tree. Its a giant boab tree (Gija Jumulu - Aboriginal … Continue reading Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth →