You probably know I'm quite fond of dress-ups and stories and talking to people. Volunteering at Sovereign Hill ticks all these boxes and more. My first day today was perfect weather and I very much enjoyed learning the ropes and meeting people in my flouncy pink ruffles.
Melbourne is a big, modern city, and although it is known for its laneways, most of them are at least wide enough for a car. But there's a tiny laneway off Lonsdale Street, near Exhibition, which is barely big enough for two people to pass each other. The buildings on either side are made of
The pineapple made quite an impression when it arrived in Europe in the 17th century. Such an exotic fruit with its extraordinary appearance and delicious flavour, it was an object of luxury for more than a century until greenhouses were invented and cultivation in Europe became possible. You could hire a one for your party
It is quite remarkable the amount of wonderful old resources one can find on the internet. Today's find was a map of Versailles from 1746, including the place, gardens and surrounding farmland. It still blows my mind that twenty years ago you had to physically go to Europe and visit the library to see this
