As much as we absolutely liked being in Europe for so long – as well as as hectic as we are now catching up on work – it’s great to be back in Sydney.

This whole week – a fortnight considering that we shown up house – has been nose to the grindstone getting things done. That’s indicated extremely bit time for anything else. having stated that there have been a few fun things happening this week.

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It’s Saturday night as well as we’re off to a music gig! The star Casino right here in Sydney has invited us along to their multi-award-winning event Centre to inspect out one of their VIP suites, as well as they’ve even discovered an proper show for us take pleasure in too.

Keith Sweat – a genuine R&B blast from the past – is touring at the moment as well as we’re experiencing him in all his glory.

The crowd are going off tonight – as well as no wonder. even from our regal area high at the back of the event Centre, which is decently catered as well as quite comfy by the way, Keith’s truly putting on a show.

He’s showing off his new album gown to thrill in addition to some absolute ‘80s as well as ‘90s classics. The location is packed to capability – nearly 1800 people.

Meanwhile back in the UK, our good friends Clare as well as Dave have news for us. It appears like their dogs are missing us a bit!

While we were staying with Clare as well as Dave, their Irish Terrier Ruby as well as Flo their Springer Spaniel took full advantage of our attention. as well as the novelty of having dogs around indicated we were a lot more than delighted to provide it to them.

Flo has a bit of a odd fascination with fetching stones. It’s a routine Clare as well as Dave try to discourage, however Flo seems hell bent on using her teeth down on the pebbles on the garden boarders as well as the gravel drive.

Her spelling seems to be coming on though.

Mrs romance is out with our good friend Tash this lunchtime. I’m pleased I’m not hungry as well as didn’t want Japanese for lunch or anything. as well as I didn’t want to be invited along anyway either. So I’m pleased they didn’t ask.

This is Yayoi Japanese Teishoku restaurant in Galleries Victoria in Sydney city (there’s one more on in Chatswood) as well as it looks amazing. Mrs romance definitely came house rather full as well as happy!

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This week’s travel Recap

Each week we go back in time over a few of our much-loved travel destinations utilizing never-before-seen pictures of our travels. Here’s where we’ve been looking back on this week.

On our journey round the southeastern region of Italy – Puglia – we pertained to this remarkable spot. It’s understood as Grotta de la Poesi – Grotto of the Poems.

Locals come right here to leap into the crystal waters of the Adriatic as it flows under the rock to this cenote. It’s a lovely sight as well as – thanks to the acrobatics – even a lot more breathtaking.

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The sensational coastal town of Otranto on the easternmost point of Italy is as close as you can get to Albania. On remove days you can even see the cliffs of Sazan from here.

Further inland as well as north from Otranto is Ostuni. This spectacular town, elevated high sufficient to quickly see the sea, is whitewashed annually by its residents.

Every single building right here is gleaming white as well as provides even a lot more to the Greek influence of this area.

The trulli of Alberobello are famous of the Puglia region. This town nearly feels fake there are so lots of of these funny looking buildings, however they’re all UNESCO Heritage provided as well as are crucial to the culture of the area.

You can stay in a few of these trulli as well as there are restaurants as well as shops inside some too. We stayed in a bit trulli village outside Alberobello called Le Dieci Porte, which has been renovated from ruins by a charming couple outstanding as well as Christophe.

They tell us these buildings were when homes for peasants in feudal times. The ‘baron’ of the area demanded taxes from every long-term structure, however as the trulli were seen as shepherds’ huts, they weren’t taxed. soon everybody was living on them!

Spritz Aperol, lovely ceviche as well as a view out over the Ionian Sea. It doesn’t get much much better than that, does it? This is in Gallipoli on the western side of the stiletto heel of Italy.

Gallipoli gets its name from the Greeks who when lived here. ‘Kali poli’ – indicating ‘beautiful city’ ultimately ended up being Gallipoli, as well as lovely this town definitely is.

If you look on a map, the old part of Gallipoli is a fortified town on an island easily accessible only by a bit bridge. It’s a bit frightening the very first time you drive over it, however with a meal such as this waiting on you, it’s worth it!

It’s not a trip to Italy without a picture of one of these bit cars. The original Fiat Cinquecento is one of the most Italian things you can see. as well as it seems that only massive guy are enabled to drive them.

How they get in as well as out of these bit things is truly something to see!

From Puglia, we went to Sweden. Stockholm is such an famous northern European city, as well as the old part – Gamla Stan – is a labyrinth of lofty buildings, old spires as well as cobbles.

Further out of the city, the waterways around Stockholm surround it as well as make it somehow even a lot more beautiful. This view east from one of the lots of bridges shows exactly how much life there is right here in the summer.

In the wintertime though, it’s so chilly people drive their cars and trucks onto the ice. That’s why everybody makes the most of their kayaks when they can.

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Stortorget is Stockholm’s oldest square as well as is house to lovely Christmas markets in December. during the summer, the lovely coloured buildings are house to al fresco diners as well as sightseers.

Out on the water around Stockholm, you get a sense of exactly how much the Swedes like their natural surroundings as much as their architecture. We’re only a 20-minute drive from the centre of Stockholm from right here – about 8km as the crow flies – however it feels like we’re a great deal additionally away.

Also from the water we got to see a few of the remarkable houses ideal on the estuary. best Swedish style with views to die for; tough not to be envious of whoever lives here.

The food in Sweden is excellent. There are so lots of fascinating delicacies that are rather different to anything else you’re likely to discover elsewhere.

Our good friends right here made sure we tried as lots of truly Swedish dishes as possible while we were there. This is a kanembullar – actually ‘cinnamon roll’.

But for some reason this was different to cinnamon rolls (or ‘cinnamon scrolls’ in Australia) we’ve had. maybe when once again it was the special design of it that set it apart.

We hope you’ve took pleasure in this week’s IG Edition. We’ll chat once again soon. Cheers

Jim & Christina x