The Bugle 4 Oct 2014
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Gainsborough and Gerroa
Inside this issue
Kiama’s petrol solution What a difference a year makes. By early 2015, Kiama township will have 30 petrol pumps and eight diesel pumps to fill up at, a dramatic increase on the number available at the beginning of 2014. It’s only a short time ago that encouraging a new petrol retailer was a priority for Kiama Council. It went to the extent of having consultants assess potential sites, looking to fast track a DA. People power prevented the preferred site at North Bombo from going ahead. The breakthrough has come in two ways. Firstly, with the retirement of Fred Addison last year, things began to change at Addison’s Garage. And then Glen Fulton Motors reactivated its existing right of usage to sell petrol on the site of an old service station in Collins St. In its heyday of petrol retailing, when the highway went right through Kiama,
there were 13 (or 11) petrol stations in the Kiama Municipality (depending on who you talk to). Fultons simply put the bowsers back in position and started selling petrol mid-year. In the meantime, the Addison family had begun a major redevelopment where around $1 million is being invested in new underground fuel tanks, bowsers and the reconstruction of the forecourt. While still under the ownership of the Addison family, their garage is managed by well known local Craig Bowles. The historic exterior, built by Fred in 1952, will remain as it is the only petrol station bowsers with eight hoses of its era still standing that is each to carry the four grades in original condition. of fuel and a six hose diesel Now that the two enorbowser carrying standard, mous fuel tanks are in, the premium and blue. forecourt area is expected “We’ll still have driveway to be finished by the end service for those who rely of October. In a line leading on it,” says Bowles, “but from the awning, there will the automated self-serve be two groups of petrol functionality will make it quicker for everyone.” Afterhours, there will be a facility to pay by card. While they are still awaiting council approval for aspects of other stages, it is hoped that all of the work will be finished by the end of the year. The tank being installed in the photo (one of two) is a 90,000 litre multi compartment dual walled fibreglass fuel tank, made at Tomago, near Newcastle, to a high standard of vapour control. Meanwhile, Glen Fulton has recently sold its service
A convenience store is being built as part of the Enhance business
Kiama’s Hollywood connection set to hit the screen p3
Local legend gets state recognition p5 station activities to Sateesh Muvva’s Enhance Petroleum. Enhance already owns the two petrol stations in Gerringong, and has been interested in establishing a second petrol station in Kiama for some time. “We are very happy to have the opportunity to grow this site, which is in such a convenient location in the heart of town,” says Muvva. A large convenience store is being constructed on the site at the moment, and it will be fully open in late October. The business will be open for extended hours, yet to be set. Enhance has been operating in Gerringong for six years, and has other outlets in Sydney. It has plans to redevelop the Belinda St site once the highway construction is completed.
End of an era
Wonder if they’ve told Fred?
For those of you who have always wondered what Fred kept in those sheds, you’ve now got a chance to join in what might be the biggest garage sale ever. Items are being previewed on facebook.com/ pages/Addisons-GarageSHED-Cleanout, some with an inspection time, before they are listed on ebay for sale - seller’s name is addosshedmaster.
Opportunity to show solidarity over mental health p4
What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Black Beach 2-5pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Fri 3 Oct Pics and Flicks The Gilded Cage 7.30pm for 8pm start. Gerringong Town Hall. $10 inc supper after.
3-5 Oct weekend Great Southern Blues Festival, Narooma www.bluesfestival.tv
Fri 3 - Sat 18 Oct It Runs in the Family Roo Theatre (see right). Various dates and times.
Sat 4 Oct Gerroa Market Morning 8.30 - 12.30, Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre, 37 Stafford St
Sun 5 Oct Music in the Park An afternoon featuring local musicians (see p3)
Mon 6 Oct Long Weekend Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach 9-3pm
Thurs 9 Oct Kiama Bush Dance 7.30-10pm Preserve Australia’s heritage and keep fit!
Sat 11 Oct Blue Haven Fete 8.30-noon
Gerringong Red Cross Centenary Afternoon Tea (see p 4) Cackles Comedy Kiama From 7pm, $20. First night of a monthly series being held at the Kiama Leagues Club. A chance to see established and up and coming comedians live.
Sun 12 Oct Special Kiama Farmers’ Market for the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Month Black Beach, 10-2pm
Fri 17 Oct Sydney Comedy Festival Roadshow (see right)
Sat 18 Oct Vince Jones Live (see right)
Sun 19 Oct Thirsty Merc Oaks Hotel, Albion Park Rail
Fri 24 Oct Rock 4 Regal Raising money for the fight against motor neurone disease with the Regals Regiment. Lots of noisy rock and roll for a good cause. Kiama Leagues Club, from 6pm.
Sat 25 Oct Bach in the Dark (see right)
Sun 26 Oct Festival of the Choirs 2pm, The Pavilion Kiama
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New Roo Theatre show
A night of monkeying around
It Runs In The Family is a classic Ray Cooney farce. People who should never meet are brought together as quickly as possible with chaotic results, such as cross dressing, which threaten to go out of control at any moment. It uses sexual innuendo, mistaken identity and physical comedy. These are ordinary people in extraordinary situations. Very reminiscent of the Carry-On series of movies.
The Sydney Comedy Festival is finishing its 2014 Showcase tour with a final hurrah in Wollongong. Each year the Showcase hand-picks the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeezes them into one hilarious night of world-class comedy, delivered around the country! With a cavalcade of comedians to tickle everyone’s funny bone, this is the best value ticket in town. And they will be so pleased it’s the last night of the tour... Not really recommended as a family night, as it’s bound to contain adult themes and coarse language.
Details: Various dates from 3-18 Oct. Check www.roo-theatre.com.au for details. Or call 4297 2891
Vince Jones Live in the Gong The very talented Vince Jones is in Wollongong for just one night soon, playing with his three piece jazz band. Internationally renowned as a vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter, Jones will perform a crosssection of songs from his 40 year career. Hailed as Australia’s leading jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, is also a remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary jazz style – a style that appeals equally to listeners and his musical peers. Adult: Sat 18 Oct 8pm Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, 32 Burelli St $45 plus booking fee. Concessions available.
Details: Fri 17 Oct 7.30pm, $35 plus booking fee Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, 32 Burelli St
Opera in the Valley The Jamberoo branch of the Country Womens’ Association wants you to save the date of Saturday 1 November for its annual Opera in the Valley concert. Held at the School of Arts in Jamberoo, the evening will feature new, vibrant young artists. Details: Tickets available from the Visitors Centre and Elders Jamberoo. $45.
Bach without distractions Don’t miss the opportunity to hear two of Australia’s leading cellists play in the intimate setting of Christ Church, the little white church at the end of Terralong St. Rachel Scott devised the idea of Bach in the Dark after an experience when children helped her rediscover the joy of concentrating solely on the purity of the music by closing down your other senses. At this concert she is being joined by her former teacher, David Pereira. Details: Sat 25 Oct, 7.30pm. $25 Tickets from the Visitors Centre
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U3A: never stop learning
To market, to market After eleven years, Council everything at the market has passed over the role will be made locally, Claire of manager of the Produce is keen to encourage local Market to HiViz Events producers and transition the Management & Promotions. stallholder mix to incorpoOwned by Claire Roberts rate more sustainable, ecoand Kerrie Humphrey, friendly and crafty stalls. HiViz is looking to intro“Our market will find its duce more home grown and own unique niche,” she handmade products to the says. stall mix, to have it reflect Council’s role as manager the ‘grow it, sew it, make it, of the Produce Market led bake it’ philosophy. many to believe the WedClaire says their first nesday Farmers’ Market weekend as managers was also Council driven. (in September) went really In contrast to the Produce well. “It was such a busy Market, the Farmers’ Marweekend in town anyway, ket is run by a not-for-profit with the school holidays, association formed specifithe folk festival and Second- cally to promote food prohand Saturday,” she says. duction in our region. “We are very happy with the It is differentiated from extra stallholders we have the Produce Market not only been able to attract already.” in this way, but also in its While she doesn’t believe weekly scheduling and its it is realistic to expect that entirely food focus.
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“We were asked to submit a tender to run the Produce Market, but wanted to remain a true farmers’ market,” explains chair Fiona Weir Walmsley. “To do this, our market would have had to commit to the market going weekly on Saturdays, as well as Wednesdays, and being all about food. “We decided to concentrate on making our existing weekly market better and better.” HiViz also has a DA in to establish an evening market at Shellharbour, opposite the cinema. U3A members on an excursion to Vaucluse House
Details: Kiama Produce Market, last Saturday of each month
Enrolment for U3A Term 4 areas of interest, from for a 6-8 week course or classes is this Monday and Burma past and future, the $5 for a four week course. Tuesday, 6th and 7th Octo- role of place in TV crime Non-member visitors can ber. shows and elephants in Ne- attend the Monday talks, U3A (University of the pal. See box for this term’s which require a gold coin Third Age) is a worldwide full program. donation. self-help, non-profit, adult This term’s excursion is to Details: Enrol on learning for pleasure move- the Chinese Garden at DarMon 6 Oct 2-4pm; ment that began in France ling Harbour, complete with Tues 7 Oct 2-3pm, in 1971 and has since spread Yum Cha at the Marigold. North Kiama Neighbourhood to many countries. Membership is $25 per Centre. For further details Kiama U3A was estabyear, if you join at the becontact the Membership lished fifteen years ago ginning of the year, but if Secretary Peter Clarke and now has 260 members. you join just for Term 4 it 4232 2970 Enrolment is open to anyreduces to $10. www.kiamau3anet.org.au one who wants to keep their Course fees are just $10 mind active by continuing to learn in a relaxed environment – no exams or qualifiOct 13 Kiama Council’s Art Collection cations involved. This term’s courses are as Oct 20 My Work with Elephants in Nepal varied as Tai Chi, Armchair Oct 27 Australian Air-Sea Rescue Theatre, Aspects of Roman Nov 3 Alfred Wallace: Pioneer of Evolution Life, What’s in the News? Nov 17 Timebanking and an active dance class Nov 24 Burma: Past Glorious; Future Hopeful called Twinkling Toes. Each Monday there are Dec 1 The Seen of Crime: the Place of Place talks by specialists on their in TV Crime
Disclosure: The author is a founding member of Kiama Farmers’ Market Inc
Music returns to the Park for summer Music in the Park, an initiative of Kiama Council and D’Amico Sound, returns to Hindmarsh Park, bringing free live music by local performers to Kiama on the first Sunday of each month from October to December. The 5 October concert will feature: ♦ Rose Amongst Thorns – Classic 70's and 80's rock covers by a hugely talented bunch of kids 1pm ♦ Cat Walk City – Music for grown ups. A mix of jazz, western swing, country & rock. Think KD Lang, Etta James & Stevie Wonder. 1.45pm ♦ Big Blues Party – One of the most popular acts from last summer. Gold old fashioned blues, funk and soul with a humorous twist. 2.45pm
Monday Talks Program Term 4
Kelly delicately adjusts Marilyn’s costume
Until Catherine Martin won her 4th Oscar for her work on The Great Gatsby, Kiama’s own Orrey Kelly held the record for the most number of Academy Awards won by an Australian. Kelly was a giant in Hollywood’s heyday in the Forties and Fifties, yet many Australians don’t know of his achievements in costume design and his colourful personal life. This is about to change with a 95 minute cinema documentary, directed by Gillian Armstrong and produced by Damien Parer, bringing him to people’s attention. Parer reports that the film is a month off being finished, and is due for release in the middle of 2015. Its title, Women He’s Undressed, is a play on the title of his tell-all autobiography, which is being published for the first time next year by Random House. Kelly was responsible for the costumes in iconic films such as Casablanca, An American in Paris, The Maltese Falcon and Some Like It Hot. He died in 1964. The film will tell his story through archivial footage, interviews and recreations, and shed light on his close relationship with Cary Grant. 3
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ronnie at Bombo Quarry.
Show our youth we’re all in this together The young people of Kiama are putting on an afternoon of music and solidarity for people with mental illness – and they want you to come along and show your support. It is a sobering statistic that one in four of us will suffer from some form of mental illness over the course of a year. October is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time reflect on how we can promote mental health and wellbeing within our community and work to destigmatise sufferers so they will seek help to get well. The North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre and Kiama Youth have organised a Beat da Blues concert and expo in Hindmarsh Park as part of the month long focus. Sitting in a park, enjoying the day with You are invited to come along and enjoy family and friends isn’t too hard an ask. the music of local performers – everything And your presence will make an impact as from funk, reggae and indie – so you can a sign of community strength. show them the issues matter to you too. The You might just learn something that helps musicians are mostly Kiama High students. you. Details: Sat 11 Oct, 11-4pm, There will be stalls and show bags full of Hindmarsh Park goodies to promote mental heath strategies.
Celebrate 100 years of achievement by Gerringong Red Cross over a nice cup of tea
Dog portraiture comes to town With Kiama having such a love affair ple’s lives,” says Ruth. “It shouldn’t with its canine residents, it’s only be surprising that people want to have fitting that it was chosen as the ideal professional portraits done of them. venue for a four day workshop focusing “It is not only expertise with the on a relatively new photographic niche camera that makes a good pet photog– pet photography. rapher - it also requires a genuine The workshop, organised by two of affinity with animals and an ability Australia’s leading pet photographers, to develop a rapport quickly.” Ruth O’Leary and Charlotte Reeves, Photo shoots were held at Primbee featured a guest expert from the US, Jetty and Bombo Headland (above), and attracted photographers from as well as onsite at the venue, using around the country and overseas inter- professional model dogs (of course). ested in developing their techniques Visit www.ruthlessphotos.com to for capturing the personalities of dogs. see more examples of Ruth’s award “Dogs play an important part in peo- winning work.
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There was a time when almost every person in Gerringong was involved with the Red Cross. While the numbers have dropped off since the Second World War, the local branch is still going strong and celebrating its Centenary. Poignantly, the Gerringong Red Cross still meets in the historic Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in Belinda St (detail above).
If your family was part of this history, you’re invited to an Afternoon Tea for former members and families. Please bring any photos, mementos along to share your memories. Details: Gerringong Town Hall, Sat 11 Oct, 2-5pm. RSVP by 6 October to Sue Ellis on 4234 0835 or 0410 404 835.
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Climate change from a womens’ perspective Kiama local Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women (ACLW), is to moderate a public panel event focusing on how women are exercising their leadership to address climate change, based on their understanding of key issues. The female panelists will include Professor Lesley Hughes, lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Amanda McKenzie, CEO, Climate Council; Jenny Paradiso, Managing Director of solar business Suntrix; Heather Smith, energy and climate change specialist; and Susie Smith, General Manager, Carbon and Sustainability, Santos. The panel discussion will be followed by an open Q & A from the audience. The event is being held at Parliament House in Sydney, hosted by Gareth Ward, MP for Kiama. Diann was recently nominated for the Social Impact Award in the 2014 HESTA Community Sector Awards and was a Finalist in the 2014 NSW Premier's Women of the Year Awards. Details: This is a free event, but please register for a ticket to ensure a seat. Doors open at 6 pm for a 6.30pm start. Register through www.eventbrite.com.au or contact Gareth Ward’s office.
Melissa’s efforts gain state recognition Kiama’s Melissa Tierney has been named as a NSW finalist for a Pride of Australia Medal. The awards seek to recognise ordinary Australians who go above and beyond what is expected of them by their community. On this criteria, Melissa certainly qualifies. Only 19, Melissa she has already raised over $60,000 for the Disability Trust and has established the Music Makers – a safe and caring network of friends for parents and family members of people with a disability. Because of Melissa, the families now have a strong network of people who can share the worries, frustrations and joys of raising a child with a disability. Melissa was the 2011 Kiama Youth of the Year. Not resting on her laurels, she took up another cause and raised $5000 to create a special place at Wollongong Botanical Gardens, for parents who have lost a baby. She was named i98FM Local Hero of the Year in 2013, and raised $10,000 to help Dexter, a local boy with cerebral palsy, vision impairment and more.
Pics and Flicks’ AGM Pics and Flicks has been bringing alternative cinema to our region for 14 years, and are always after more volunteers. Come along to the AGM on Weds 8 Oct at 7pm, Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre
My Kiama What’s your favourite place? Kiama Library is running its annual photographic competition, and this year the theme is ‘My favourite place’. No matter where it is that you feel at ease, comfortable and happy, they want to see a photo of it. The only provisio is that it needs to be recent, and taken in Kiama. Only 8x10 prints will be accepted, either colour or black and white. All entries will be exhibited in the Library. Entries in the competition will add to the Library’s Image Collection, which aims to help document our region. Details: Entries close at 5.30pm on Fri 31 October. Application forms available at the Library.
Opportunity for local makers Melissa and Dexter
Earlier this year she was crowned Kiama Show Girl, and has become the driving force behind the Doing it for Dexter renovations, which are rallying the community to build a disability friendly house for his family. Once can only wonder what Melissa will achieve with the rest of her life.
Teaching them when to go Parents with young children are invited to come and enjoy a night of toilet talk (and dessert) with the Illawarra’s very own expert in children’s toileting. Dr Margaret Perrot will educate and entertain parents of toddlers as they begin the toilet training journey and encourage those needing direction with older children. Parents of babies are welcome too. Details: Tues 21 Oct 7.309pm, $10 entry. Kiama Anglican Church, 2 Terralong St
In a very short time, the Christmas Made in Kiama Handmade Night Market has become a local institution. It’s a great place to feel the buzz of Christmas, catch up with friends and support local craftspeople. Stall applications are now being accepted from local handmade businesses. Email info@madeinkiama.com.au for more information. Details: The market will be on Thurs 18 and Fri 19 Dec, 5-9pm at the Pavilion Kiama.
If you haven’t been for a drive up Saddleback recently, then give yourself a treat. It’s Spring, it’s green, and there are so many foals and calves around. Driving along the winding roads reminds you that we really do live in the country. Don’t get caught up in the suburban rut. Sharon, Kiama Downs If you’ve a picture of our region you’d like to share, drop a line to emailthebugle@gmail.com
Hot summer expected With the end of Daylight Saving comes the beginning of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period across NSW. However Kiama has been amongst one-third of the State that commenced its danger period earlier due to dry conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology says the outlook through to December indicates warmer than normal temperatures for the entire State. The recent 34C day in September bears that prediction out. Fines for reckless behaviour during the bushfire period have increased, with the penalty for discarding a lit cigarette during a total fire ban now standing at $1320. The Bush Fire Danger Period for NSW ends on Tuesday 31st March 2015.
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Out & about At the inaugural Gerringong Live event With a sold out first event, Gerringong is clearly waiting for nights like the Gerringong Live’s Beats n Eats. The event brought out all ages and new faces to the social scene. The reviews have been fabulous and the town is still talking about how much fun it was to come together to enjoy the fine food, live music and great company of the local community. The hard working organisers are enjoying a well deserved rest before committing themselves futher.
Penny Hartgerink and Tess Hathaway
The whole crowd was on the dance floor for Benjalu
Abby and Rob Franks
Photos: JL Photography
Cousins Sussanah Emek, Izacc Blomley and Hayley O'Sullivan
Liz Smith, Kim and John Sultana, and Vanessa and Darren Wall Cathy and Paul Askew, Jamie and Brooke Jeffers, and Dan and Kirri Oldfield
At the Folk by the Sea Festival The second festival organised in Kiama by the Illawarra Folk Festival committee attracted a wide range of performers, from Damian Leith to the bush ballards of Dingo’s Breakfast, and from traditional musicians to rousing folk punk. Something for everyone indeed! These impressions of the weekend were taken by John Aitken.
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Last edition’s solution
The Bugle Crossword (7) 24. Baby insect (5) 25. Queenslander (6) 28. Chicken hierarchy (7, 5) 31. A bit drunk (5) 33. Jaw bone (Latin) (9) 34. With honesty (10) 35. The crime of equating oneself with god (9) 36. Colourful pyrotechnic display (9)
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Across 1. The last time lord (6, 3) 5. A collection of drawings (9) 7. Supported a rock climb er with rope from under-
neath (7) 9. Saucepan (3) 11. A hard to remove dirty mark (5) 13. Keeps the rain off (8) 15. Floors of a building (6)
16. A colour or shade (3) 17. Relating to meat prepared by Muslim Law (5) 20. Catalogue (8) 21. Part of nose (7) 23. Meteorological events
1. Act of seducing from virtue or duty (11) 2. Unit used to measure the bore of a gun (7) 3. Eighth element (6) 4. Hedwig in Harry Potter (3) 5. Legumes (4) 6. Vagabonds(8) 8. Cushions (7) 9. Equals work divided by time (5) 10. To drive too close (4, 4) 12. Water body between Australia and New Zealand (6, 3) 14. Fast rail transport (6, 5) 17. Temperature (4) 18. Hungry (8) 19. Inhale and exhale (7) 22. New Zealand basketball team (4, 6) 23. Building to store goods (9)
26. Milton; “_____ Lost” (8) 27. Where you wash yourself (4, 3) 29. Tools, equipment (4) 30. A device that forwards data packets along networks (6) 32. A manoeuvre or stratagem (4)
Discover the history of Gerringong Cemetery
The Gerringong and District Historical Society’s Margaret Sharpe will be conducting a historic walk and talk at the perfectly located Gerringong General Cemetery in midOctober. Learn more about this amazing place, and the characters that call it their last resting place. Details: Sun 12 Oct, 1pm. $5 fee. Bookings essential. Phone Margaret on 4234 1127.
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In addition to our usual Wednesday market
Special Sunday Farmers’ Market Sunday 12 October, 10-2, Black Beach 7
Adventures in technology
Postcard home
As one of the few areas to be largely connected to the NBN by fibre optic, it’s time we made use of it in a productive way – not just regard it as an entertainment tool. Future editions of The Bugle will include things we’ve found interesting – be they websites, apps or trends.
Use cloud technology to help you remember You can share your notes across faceEvernote is consistently recommended as one of the most useful apps around. If you book, twitter, linkedin etc, or set up shared notebooks so that you can work with colaren’t using it yet, then there are lots of reasons why you should. leagues on the same documents. It allows you to save notes, webpages, There are premium features that give even more functionality, but the free verphotos, files, handwriting notes, audio sion has so many features you probably recordings, videos and more to folders. won’t need more. It is so ingenious that when you take photos of documents, it recognises them as As with all these apps, the best way to such and digitises them so that the words in discover their advantages is to sign up for the text are included in its search function. a free account and then play around. There are many add-ons you can It even recognises when the text is a recipe, and files it automatically in the recipe download which have special features that folder (if you have one). might suit your needs. Most people find Evernote easier to use It can be synchronised across your devices, so that you can, for example, than google docs, as the interface is intuicreate a document on your computer (be it tive and doesn’t force you to change the a shopping list, contact details or a picture format. of warranty details) and it will be accessible Go to www.evernote.com to find out more. on your tablet or phone.
36 hours in Paris En route to the south west of France for a friend’s 40th birthday celebrations (as you do), there was a short window of time to spend in Paris. About 36 hours in fact. Being a bit food-obsessed and loving fresh, seasonal and local produce (I run Foodscape Tours on the South Coast), it had to be a food-focused window of time. And my main goal was to visit Ladurée, the home of the macaron! With the weather warm and sunny, the best way to explore this amazing city was to don the walking shoes and take in the sights by foot. The first afternoon was spent walking along the Seine toward Notre Dame then taking a left to walk the length of the beautiful Boulevard St Germain. The following morning began at Les Marché des Enfants Rouges, one of the more atmospheric of Paris’s food markets. Next I headed toward the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden, and then along the famous Avenue des Champs Elysées to Ladurée. The 45 minute queue was worth the wait when walking inside this macaron mecca. In addition to these little morsels (bought a box as a gift for a friend – and one for me - just under A$24 per gift box of 6 ), I just had to have a pastry. By this time late in the afternoon it was my birthday back home in Australia so I settled on the St Honoré cake with apple. Then I took my little bag of goodness to the Trocadero Gardens where I sat and ate looking at the Eiffel Tower across the river. Bliss. Jacqueline Weiley, Gerringong If you’d like to send Bugle readers a Postcard home, please send a photo and a brief note to emailthebugle@gmail.com
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