Elvis has left the Central West

Back in 1993 a couple of Elvis fanatics in Parkes decided to hold an Elvis Party. This turned into a revival celebration on the King's birthday, and the Parkes Elvis Festival was born. It went from attracting a few hundred, to thousands with people coming from overseas to attend, and there were for real Japanese... Continue Reading →

Canola at The Dish

Along the Newell Highway just outside of Parkes you'll find the Dish (as seen on TV) and even though we are in the midst of the most hideous drought I've ever seen, farmers still persevere.  This canola grew only as high as my knee, and will probably only be useful as sillage, but still they... Continue Reading →

Creatures

It’s been excruciatingly hot, so very little summer holiday exploration has happened, but we have met a few creatures this month.

Red Earth

As is the adventure that is us, our family has been called west and it is now here that we make our home, for how long I cannot say.  Not having spent much time in the region, it may be considered a fools errand to uproot and come live here, but hey you have to... Continue Reading →

Merimbula

A wedding anniversary means a big holiday right? Twenty years and half a dozen kids, that certainly earns a special trip.  We chose Merimbula and booked a big beach house in a resort by the sea, because I really love having a beautiful view from my holiday spot.  I think this is especially important for parents... Continue Reading →

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