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Melbourne and Sydney

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Mona Risk

While Sydney was established in 1788 as penal colony for convicts by Captain Arthur Philips, Melbourne was founded by settlers and named in honor of Lord Melbourne, Prime Minister of England in 1835. The discovery of gold in the area … Continue reading →

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Fjordland and Tasmania

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mona Risk

While flying to Auckland we passed over the equator and we also crossed the International Date Line. New Zealand is ahead of New York by 18 hours. Many people were confused about the date asking if it was Sunday or Monday … Continue reading →

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Christmas Here and There

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Mona Risk

Have you started your Christmas preparations? Maybe some of you did. I am not ready for Thanksgiving yet, but I love this holiday season which allows me to visit with my children and grandchildren. Christmas is not celebrated in the … Continue reading →