Lucy loves Australia

OK, so still no review yet from me on the film, which has been showing for 4 days now (not that I am counting!). There have been lots of festive germs afoot in the LucyLovesAustralia household, so no cinema trips have been possible

Still, the good news is all the press have been doing this job for me, and the reviews I’ve read say that the film is great, and while it is a little cheesy (according to some), it certainly has something for everyone. For me, the combination of Hugh Jackman looking rugged and some no-doubt equally rugged and beautiful Northern Territory scenery (even though I know some of it was filmed in Queensland!) and Western Australia landscape is enough to get me to eat popcorn for 163 minutes.

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At the weekend there was a great article in the Guardian about Aboriginal tours in Australia. These are not a ‘new’ idea, as for many years there have been ‘cultural centres’ and ‘Aboriginal tours’, but in some cases these have not been as authentic or run by/for the communities they are promoting. But that is increasingly changing, and this article lists a great range of options where you get to experience some ‘original’ Australian culture. To see the outback is always amazing, but to understand it even a little bit is incredible.

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The boutique and luxury hotel experts (as described in their own words, and pretty accurately!) Mr & Mrs Smith have been on their hols Down Under. What a trip it must have been… and one that I am VERY envious of!

The Mr & Mrs Smith web site features some fabulous pics as well

They have just released a list of 13 amazing places to stay in the land of Oz, and if you are looking for somewhere a bit special then this would be a very good place to start.

First up they have Bamurru Plains in the Top End (Northern Territory), which I would like to point out I have already shared with you! Here’s my post and here’s the Mr & Mrs Smith write up.

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Saw this ad at the weekend from Trailfinders showing availability on JAL (Japan Airlines) flights to Australia for Christmas for £999. Not a bad price for this time of year, and is quite possibly the last chance to book a ticket to ensure you get a cliche-laden ‘Bondi Beach BBQ’

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