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Short stories for adults and young adults
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Blog posts, travel stories and other non-fiction musings.
Podcast #31: Sam but Different
A tale about the joy of difference and multiculturalism, inspired by: American Eagle that looks at the (+) Australian Eagle sculpture at the @NatArboretum + a Pineapple Suitable for the whole family. Thanks again to my children for helping with the podcasts this year. I also most apologise for my poor attempt at an American Read More …
#ConnectedCapitals: Paris and Canberra
While not strictly a planned capital like #CBR, Paris was rebuilt by #FRA in the early 19th century to maintain the city as its capital. Perhaps not enough of a connection to support #FRA at #Eurovision? #ConnectedCapitals
#ConnectedCapitals: Eurovision, Lisbon and Canberra
#Eurovision host & #POR capital, #Lisbon and #AUS capital #Canberra both recently rated highlight with #Lonelyplanet. #Lisbon ranked 8th in top cities to visit in 2017, and #CBR was ranked 3rd in 2018. #ConnectedCapitals. Thanks to @ikaribear for great pic! #allaboard
#ConnectedCapitals: Saint-Petersburg, Moscow and Canberra
Another fun #Eurovision related fact. Like #AUS, #RUS moved their capital city to a purpose built location, Saint-Petersburg (back in 1712), where it remained for 200 year until moving back to Moscow. Only 100 years to catch-up #CBR #ConnectedCapitals #Allaboard