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Perth to Sao Paulo via Abu Dhabi

Joe — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:29:39 +0000

I’m writing this from the friendly Hostel Alice in Sao Paulo, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest city and Brazil’s business and transportation centre. Although it’s obvious in hindsight, I didn’t realise Sao Paulo was named after St Paul from Tarsus in … Continue reading →

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Farewell to a multi-generational Mitsubishi Magna

Joe — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:36:39 +0000

Blooming jacaranda trees provided a fitting backdrop for the Magna’s farewell Today I farewelled a car that served three generations of family across two states. This morning a tow truck driver came and towed my white Mitsubishi Magna sedan. The … Continue reading →

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The 2015 Mandurah Half Ironman Swim

Joe — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:16:40 +0000

Today I completed the 1.9 kilometre Mandurah half ironman swim and, hence, reached my goal to become an efficient swimmer. I originally intended to finish all three race legs. In early October I re-evaluated the situation. Considering interrupted preparation including … Continue reading →

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Final Air Yoga Stretch

Joe — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:29:09 +0000

While visiting the Gili Islands I undertook some intensive yoga classes and when I returned to Perth I wanted to continue with the stretching. Unsure which classes to take, I then remembered former Toastmaster (and occasional Cirque du Soleil physiotherapist) … Continue reading →

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Farewell Banyandah Toastmasters – for now

Joe — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:03:19 +0000

After four years, last week was my final Banyandah Toastmasters meeting – at least for now. Toastmasters is an international organisation aiming to improve people’s public speaking and leadership skills. Located opposite Maylands train station near Dome Cafe, Banyandah Toastmasters … Continue reading →

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Seven Years of Running

Joe — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:03:38 +0000

Some of my race finisher medals This morning I ran the 2015 Fremantle Half Marathon, my final stand-alone running race for the foreseeable future. Excluding Little Athletics in childhood, I only started running in June 2008. After struggling at first, running became … Continue reading →

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Two months to go in my Half Ironman Quest

Joe — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:16:18 +0000

On the 8th of November I will participate in the Mandurah Half Ironman. A half ironman is a triathlon which consists of the following legs in order: Swim: 1.9 kilometres Bike: 90 kilometres Run: 21.1 kilometres (half marathon distance) Swim … Continue reading →

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Roast pork, cauliflower potato bake, spicy apple salsa, broccoli

Joe — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 05:39:21 +0000

Last night’s dinner: Rolled roast pork: rubbed in olive oil and then thyme salt and cooked in the Weber Baby Q Cauliflower and potato bake topped with tulum cheese with nigella seeds and cooked in the conventional oven Boiled broccoli … Continue reading →

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T-bone steak and salsa burger

Joe — Sat, 30 May 2015 13:00:04 +0000

Tonight’s meal creation was extremely delicious. Yes, extreme is an extreme word and should only be used on extreme occasions but I rated this burger 9.8 out of 10 so it deserves a superlative descriptor. The parts of this feast: … Continue reading →

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Fried Rice, Awesome Style

Joe — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:04:18 +0000

Put together the following in a hot wok: – sesame oil – Thai shrimp, garlic and chilli mix – fresh hot green chilli – garlic – ginger – shallot onions – sweet chilli sauce – soy sauce – cashews – … Continue reading →

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