( Swimming with the turtles, Heron Island )  I planned a few days away for Carmel’s birthday and chose Heron Island, a stunning coral cay in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. From Brisbane we flew to Gladstone and then boarded the ferry to the island, where we spent four nights surrounded by incredible natural beauty. Our … Continue reading Her bday in Heron Island

While Carmel and I were living in Gussago, it took us less than two weeks to realize that Italy just wasn’t going to work for us. I couldn’t find a job, salaries were very low, and for her there weren’t many opportunities either. So we made the decision to go back to Australia. I already … Continue reading Road trip Italy 2025