Touristy Tuesdays

Wordless Wednesday: Napa Valley

August 31, 2011

This was taken with an old Cannon 35mm film camera.  Sadly, I can’t remember the name of the winery. I’m playing Wordless Wednesday today with My Little Drummer Boys.  Come play along.  

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Touristy Tuesdays: Chilli Crab

April 19, 2011

The Aussie and I have a long standing love affair with the Chilli Mud Crab.  We make regular visits to the Szechuan Garden restaurant to linger over this delicious crab.   However, we have never been game to try this dish at home. Until Now. You see, last Friday night The Aussie and I ventured out [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Pick Your Own Apples

April 5, 2011

After the amazingly good time we had picking mandarins at Ford’s Farm last winter, The Aussie and I decided to try our luck with “pick your own” apples in Bilpin.  Bilpin is about 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney.  It is a charming little town in the Blue Mountains that is known for it’s apples. [...]

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My Favorites Week: Tailgating – Tiger Style

March 6, 2011

For the final post in the “My Favorites” series, I thought I share with you one of my best days in 2010.  Stay tuned for your regularly scheduled programming back tomorrow. Tailgating – Tiger Style Baton Rouge is at it’s best during the LSU football season. The whole city lives and dies with the boys [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Featherdale Wildlife Park

January 18, 2011

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is really wonderful and the views of Sydney Harbour are worth the admission price alone, but if you really want to get up close and personal with some kangaroos and koalas, then you need to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale showcases native Australian animals like the koala, kangaroo, dingo, wombat, and the [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Manly

December 14, 2010

Last Sunday, The Aussie, our girls and I spent the day in Manly.  All the Sydney tourist guides recommend a trip to Manly, and I have to agree.  I just love the laid back, beach side atmosphere. While we drove to Manly, the best way to get there from the city is to take the [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Tailgating – Tiger Style

October 5, 2010

Baton Rouge is at it’s best during the LSU football season.  The whole city lives and dies with the boys in Purple and Gold, and if the Tigers are winning, life is very, very good in Baton Rouge.   For any Tiger fan, LSU football is more than just a game, it really is a way [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Let The Good Times Roll

September 15, 2010

Life in Louisiana comes with it’s own soundtrack.  Live music is everywhere, in the restaurants and clubs, at festivals and parties, and even on the street.   It is no accident that New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz, and Cajun Country is no exception to the trend.  They have their own unique sound accentuated by [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: The Alamo

September 8, 2010

This Tuesday finds me in San Antonio, Texas.  We have been road tripping through Texas for the last week with San Antonio as our final stop before the long drive back to Baton Rouge.   We had a great day planned starting with The Alamo, some shopping at Market Square, and a stroll down the River [...]

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Touristy Tuesdays: Beignets

September 1, 2010

While I’m visiting Louisiana I’ve decided to branch out my Touristy Tuesdays segment to include some of the wonderful things to see, do and eat here in South Louisiana.  I’m sure all you Aussie’s are wondering “Why am I seeing Touristy Tuesdays on a Wednesday?”  All I can say is that I am operating on [...]

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