Tag Archives: culture

From Australia to Austria – the journey begins.

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Tracy Lundgren

When do your holidays actually begin?  Well, I say probably months in advance as you begin researching and anticipating, which is exactly what I have been doing! The excitement of anticipation is part of, and almost as enjoyable AS the … Continue reading →

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Journeys.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tracy Lundgren

It’s funny when you look back on the road map of your life, how the twists and turns bring you to precisely this very moment. Some are simply minor detours while others are main roads that you simply cannot avoid. … Continue reading →

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Worlds out of balance.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tracy Lundgren

I’ve woken up early this morning. Before 5 am early – what an ungodly hour. My throat has that telltale scratchy feel. Damn, I’m getting sick. Just as well we are nearing the end of our trip here. Today we … Continue reading →

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This chance life.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Tracy Lundgren

It is such an incredibly beautiful day today so I’m sitting here on the front verandah overlooking the lake as I type. The water is glistening, the palm leaves gently swaying in the summer breeze, the birds singing…. My God, … Continue reading →

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Connections.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Tracy Lundgren

The other day my sixteen year old came home from school, glowing, and said to me … “Mum, I just had the loveliest conversation with a ninety one year old blind man at the bus station.” She went on to … Continue reading →

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A most offensive four letter word.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tracy Lundgren

So…nurses are not allowed to call patients “mate” anymore here in Australia. Shame on nurses who like to sprinkle a few sweethearts and darlings around too. Not PROFESSIONAL, ya know! Someone could take offense. It could make someone feel disempowered, … Continue reading →

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