A visit to Melbourne Australia
One of the most remarkable things about this new writing career is that it's taken me all over the world. My books are sold in over sixty countries, and I am now getting invitations to follow them. These next two weeks I am in Australia, at the Melbourne Writer's Festival, the University of Western Australia, and the Brisbane Writer's Festival.
Trolley riders look the same all over, lost in their thoughts
You see some unusual vehicles on the street here. Also, they drive on the wrong side.
The Sofitel is famed worldwide for the floor to ceiling windows in its bathrooms. The have not heard of that Strauss Kuhn fellow down here, I guess
I hope to see some of my Australian friends on this trip. For those of you who are far away, here are some images of my travels.
It's a most amazing journey. Thank you all for joining me, welcoming me, and making it possible.
It's a most amazing journey. Thank you all for joining me, welcoming me, and making it possible.
This is Melbourne at night:
Here are some images of the historic sailing ship Polly Woodside, at anchor in the Yarra River
I never knew my long lost cousin Zebediah Robison went to Australia and set up a boiler factory. We thought that animal ate him. He must have got away.
The city, as seen from the river
They tell me you could walk across this river twenty years ago. They need to get some more fill in there now, because this is not enough debris to support my weight.
Trolley riders look the same all over, lost in their thoughts
Twelve tracks lead out of the Melbourne passenger station
You see some unusual vehicles on the street here. Also, they drive on the wrong side.
The Sofitel is famed worldwide for the floor to ceiling windows in its bathrooms. The have not heard of that Strauss Kuhn fellow down here, I guess
Ships at anchor in the harbor
Me, in a mirror and a hall
Comments
Thank you again for all you do (including allowing me to re-print one of your entries in my book).
:)
I hope you're enjoying Melbourne so far (as a holiday), even though the weather's rather cold!
I would love to meet you in person to discuss the TMS effects, ASDs, ASD advocacy, and other experiences etc...
Is it possible if I could meet up with you some time in the city centre in the near future?
Thanks in advance.
Ken2010
I sent you an email to the address you listed.
When are you leaving Melbourne?
You also had a photo with me and signed a book for me and my son. You have been so very generous and we are very grateful. We really look forward to reading Be Different. :)
Enjoy your travel in Australia,
Richard
I have just finished your book ' Be Different' . I enjoyed your easy style of writing and one paragraph resonated with me particularly as a parent of a young adult with non-diagnosed Aspergers. The one where you cannot understand people wanting to stay up till two or three in the morning as by ten o'clock you've had enough. Our daughter is exactly like this and on ocassions to try and trick her when we're having an enjoyable family time we hide the clock face etc so she doesn't realize how late it is.I hope you enjoy your time here in Australia.
Cheers!!
I've just finished your book 'Be Different' and I really enjoyed your easy style of writing. One paragraph in particular resonated with me . It was the one where you cannot understand how most people are happy to stay up till two or three in the morning socialising but you've had enough by ten o'clock.
I have a beautiful young adult daughter with non-diagnosed Aspergers who we try to trick on special family occasions to stay up later than ten or so by covering the clock face etc or winding back our watches.
I hope you enjoy your stay in Australia.
Cheers !!