Tag Archives: travel

In Edinburgh love

I’ve just spent the last five weeks with the girl I love, in my favourite city in the world. Bliss.
We did lots of the usual couple things we’ve been unable to do for the ten months since I moved to Brisbane: dates, movies, falling over in the snow. We’ve built snowmen, cooked meals together and [...]

Two days in Dublin

I’ve learned my lesson about leaving cover without an umbrella. The Irish rain takes no prisoners.
Dublin’s a friendly city. Strangers have been wishing me a good morning – although I’m not sure whether this is due to the innate hospitality of Dubliners or simply [...]

A beginning

First, a quick catch-up from where I left off: I’ve been home, in Brisbane, for nigh on ten months. I’ve completed a year of a nursing degree without killing anyone – and promisingly, I’m convinced that I’m doing the right thing, and that I’ll actually stick around long enough to graduate, this time.
Along with study, [...]