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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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Lewis passes through familiar sounding places in Australia!

On the overnight bus to Sydney, Lewis the Lion passed through Newcastle. Funnily enough, like the Newcastle upon Tyne back in the North-East of England, it is famous for its coal mining with some of the largest freight trains in … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion ventures to Australia’s most easterly point: Byron Bay

Byron Bay felt like a breath of fresh air to Lewis the Lion. He just loved the vibe of this place. Whilst it had elegant cafés serving fantastic coffees and brunches (something Lewis was discovering that the Australians did very … Continue reading

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Bus journeying through Oz

Like in South America and New Zealand, Lewis the Lion discovered that travelling around Australia, particularly down the East Coast was probably best done on a coach. He was able to get himself a special deal with the Greyhound Bus … Continue reading

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