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Australian Garden: Exploring all of the continent’s biodiversity in walking distance
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Australian Garden: Exploring all of the continent’s biodiversity in walking distance
by Loni Kao Stark | 03.07.10 | Comment
Australian Garden: Exploring all of the continent’s biodiversity in walking distance

The Australian Garden, which is part of the Royal Botanic Gardens, was designed by Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Paul Thompson. Australian has immense biodiversity and the garden was designed to capture this within a walkable area.

The central ...

A predator's gaze
Hanaichi Sushi Bar, Brisbane Australia: Wide eyes and a ravenous appetite
by Loni Kao Stark | 02.02.10 | Comment
Hanaichi Sushi Bar, Brisbane Australia: Wide eyes and a ravenous appetite

A particular discussion involving avocado and iron chefs prompted me to have visions of sushi and I just had to dig up these photos I took of Hanaichi Sushi Bar, a place I discovered on a Sunday evening ...

Loreto Baja California Sur
Another week in the Sun, Sand and Wind
by Al Graichen | 01.15.10 | Comments (1)
Another week in the Sun, Sand and Wind

It’s difficult to believe I’ve been in Loreto for a month already. Its not so difficult for Tanni as she has to go home this weekend while I get another month to enjoy chasing contractors that are ...

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Touring beautiful Australia: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
by Loni Kao Stark | 01.08.10 | Comment

On my latest trip to Australia, I immersed myself in its diverse wildlife and ecosystems.

All while on an aggressive ...

cozy hugs in winter
Bridgehead Coffee: Full-bodied lattes worth the flight to Ottawa
by Loni Kao Stark | 01.04.10 | Comments (2)
Bridgehead Coffee: Full-bodied lattes worth the flight to Ottawa

While in Ottawa last week, we dropped by a Bridgehead coffeehouse in Westboro for some hot lattes after our workout at GoodLife Fitness. Bridgehead Coffee is exclusive to the Ottawa area and specializes in 100% fairly ...

The Great White North
Gone in 60 Seconds: Canada
by Clinton Stark | 01.02.10 | Comment

The holiday that was, up North. Harvey’s. Chateau Laurier tea. Family. Awesome.

Around the World
Australia: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers up close experiences with koalas, emus and kangeroos
by Loni Kao Stark | 01.02.10 | Comment
Australia: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers up close experiences with koalas, emus and kangeroos

Perched in my seat on the tour bus, I listened intently as Dave, the guide, described the next stop on our day trip around Brisbane. Founded in 1927 by the Clarkson Family, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is now ...

The aliens have landed!
Vancouver 2010: The Mukmuk, Sumi and Miga Olympic invasion
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.31.09 | Comment
Vancouver 2010: The Mukmuk, Sumi and Miga Olympic invasion

Passing through Ottawa International Airport, I ventured into an airport store that has been invaded by the 2010 Vancouver Olympics mascots Mukmuk, Sumi and Miga. Here are the photos as evidence. Of all the 2010 Olympic mascots, I ...

The Anti New Year's Resolution
Donut (Doughnut) cravings at Ottawa International Airport
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.31.09 | Comment
Donut (Doughnut) cravings at Ottawa International Airport

My usual ritual when I am in Ottawa, Canada for the holidays is to pick up 6 timbits from Tim Hortons to share with Clint after our morning workout at GoodLife Fitness everyday. I know, it ...

iPhone Pic
Vancouver 2010: Official program spotting at Ottawa International Airport
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.29.09 | Comment
Vancouver 2010: Official program spotting at Ottawa International Airport

While perusing the magazine display at the gift shop at the departure gate at Ottawa International Airport, I spotted the official souvenir program.

PS: Yes this is a test of the WordPress app on my iPhone :)

Monster faces
Say cheese! Holiday family portraits from serious to silly
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.29.09 | Comment
Say cheese! Holiday family portraits from serious to silly

Today, we embark on the journey back to the San Francisco Bay Area after spending a week in Ottawa, Canada with family. Several digital cameras have ensured that we captured most memorable moments. We have the serious holiday ...

Impulse purchase
Vancouver 2010: Gearing up for the Winter Olympics with pins and keychains
by Loni Kao Stark | 12.28.09 | Comment
Vancouver 2010: Gearing up for the Winter Olympics with pins and keychains

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia are drawing near and the excitement is building with the Olympic torch relay. However, nothing announces that the Olympics are coming to a town or country than the ...