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The David Roche Foundation Museum

on August 06, 2017

Adelaide Australia David Roche Foundation Museum

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The Barossa Valley in winter

on July 30, 2017

Australia Barossa Valley Jacob's Creek wines Maggie Beers Farm Shop and Restaurant Seppeltsfield estate South Australia

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Mt. Lofty Ranges Vineyard

on July 23, 2017

Adelaide Hills MtLoftyRangesVineyard South Australia

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Novotel Auckland Airport, New Zealand

on July 19, 2017

Auckland New Zealand Novotel Auckland Airport

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Port Willunga, South Australia

on July 16, 2017

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Abigwideworld: There's a big wide world out there and I want to see as much of it as possible, is a sentence that I have used over the years to explain why I love to travel so much. I'm fortunate that I've been able to see quite a bit of the world, but there's a lot more to see! This blog is a great way for me to record my travels.

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