Monthly Archives: December 2012

Lewis camps out in the Australian Outback

As the group drove along from the Kings Canyon, Camel suddenly pulled the bus up by the side of the never ending road. It was time to gather in firewood for tonight’s campfire. Lewis the Lion stood back and watched … Continue reading

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Lewis feels like the Lion King in the Kings Canyon

When Lewis the Lion arrived in the centre of Alice Springs, he was surprised that for being such a tourist hub for travellers from around the world, that the place looked a bit run down, as if the sun had … Continue reading

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Lewis journeys to the Red Centre of Australia

“Friends are like flowers: they add colour and beauty to your life. But don’t forget that friendships need nurturing too, just like flowers,” remarked Lewis the Lion’s travelling friend Helen. And she was right. Lewis the Lion felt that his … Continue reading

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Lewis witnesses a magical Penguin Parade off Phillip Island

One Saturday afternoon, Lewis the Lion and Helen were really lucky to be accompanying the fabulous children, Caoimhe and Liam, with their amazing mum and dad, Karen and Andrew to a unique wildlife experience. They were heading for Phillip Island, … Continue reading

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Lewis learns about growing your own food from two very clever children

Lewis the Lion was delighted to be able to visit one of Helen’s friends, Karen and her family whilst in Melbourne. Helen and Karen had both studied in France together a very long time ago, but to see them chatting … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion soaks up the Melbourne vibe

Back in Melbourne city centre following the horse racing, Lewis the Lion and his friends headed for the China Town district of Melbourne. He’d noticed that there was a strong international presence in Melbourne as particularly in terms of restaurants … Continue reading

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Lewis backs the winner at the Melbourne Cup

From Sydney, Lewis the Lion and Helen took an early morning flight to Melbourne. Helen wouldn’t make that mistake again of booking such an early morning flight. She’d thought that she’d got a good deal but it turned out that … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion and the Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi Beach

It was funny but now Lewis the Lion was a Sydney, he was reminded more and more of his hometown, Newcastle upon Tyne: not just because of the similar looking bridge it because his friends that he met there happened … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion at the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Museum

Lewis the Lion had been intrigued to learn more about Sydney’s famous landmark, The Sydney Harbour Bridge because it reminded him so much of the bridge back in his own city in Newcastle upon Tyne: The Tyne Bridge. (Do you … Continue reading

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Lewis has a sparkling time in Sydney

Stepping onto a walkway running along Sydney Harbour was a bit of a ‘wow’ moment for Lewis the Lion. This had to be one of the prettiest harbours he had ever seen in his little life. Under the bright sunshine, … Continue reading

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