We recently visited the historic Port Arthur site and started our day at the Port Arthur Gallery before exploring the grounds — and honestly, I’m so glad we did.
After getting our tickets at the visitor centre, we headed into the gallery first to get a bit of background before seeing the historic buildings and ruins in person.
I really loved how the gallery was set up. It wasn’t just reading lots of information on walls. There were interactive displays, old artefacts, videos and sounds that made the history feel much more real. Even the kids were genuinely interested and kept stopping to look at things and ask questions.
One of our favourite parts was the Port Arthur card game. Each of us received a playing card with our ticket, and inside the gallery we could find the historical person connected to our card and learn their story. The kids absolutely loved this! It made history feel more personal and gave them someone to connect with rather than just looking at dates and facts.
They also enjoyed exploring the old prison displays, looking at the uniforms, tools and personal belongings from the 1800s. There was so much to see and talk about that we ended up spending quite a bit of time there.
When we finally headed outside to explore Port Arthur itself, everything we saw felt different because we already knew some of the stories behind the buildings and the people who had been there.
For our family, starting with the gallery really added another layer to the whole Port Arthur experience. If you’re visiting with kids, I’d definitely recommend giving yourself some time there first — it makes the history much easier to understand and so much more engaging. ❤️
Recently celebrating Teej with my beautiful friends and family ❤️🌸
Teej is a special Hindu festival traditionally celebrated by women with fasting, prayers, dancing, dressing up in beautiful traditional outfits and coming together in sisterhood. As a Newar, I don’t traditionally observe the Teej fast, but I still love being part of the celebration. For me, Teej is less about fasting and more about celebrating together, enjoying our traditions, spending time with the women in our lives and simply having fun. ❤️
This Teej felt even more special because Mum is here with us right now. 🥰 Having her close by and being able to celebrate, laugh, eat and enjoy these moments together means so much to me. There’s something really comforting and special about having your mum around, especially when you get to share little celebrations and create memories together. ❤️
And of course, we had the full Teej experience — delicious food, beautiful traditional outfits, lots of laughter, endless dancing and so many TikTok videos! 😂💃 Once the music started, there was no stopping us! From dancing together to capturing silly videos and enjoying every moment, it was one of those evenings that reminds me how lucky I am to have such wonderful people around me.
I love how celebrations like Teej bring everyone together. It’s a beautiful reminder of friendship, family, sisterhood, culture and the joy of simply being together. Whether you fast or not, there is something so special about dressing up, sharing good food, dancing your heart out and making memories with the people you love. 🌺
Feeling grateful for Mum being here, for my beautiful friends and family and for all the laughter and memories we continue to make together. ❤️
Happy Teej! 🌸💃 Here’s to sisterhood, friendship, family, good food and lots of dancing! 🥰
It had been such a long time since hubby and I went to a concert together, so when we got the chance to see Sushant KC live in Sydney, we were both really looking forward to a night of music, just the two of us.
Sushant KC’s Sydney concert was held at The Crescent in Parramatta Park as part of his Pahuna Australia Tour. It was an open-air concert, which sounded lovely when we first planned it – music, a Sydney evening and an outdoor setting. But on the day, I started getting a little nervous about the weather. It had rained earlier in the afternoon, and I kept wondering whether the evening was going to turn into one of those nights where you spend more time worrying about the weather than enjoying the concert! 😄
Thankfully, my worries didn’t last long.
Once we arrived and the atmosphere started building, everything felt different. There was such a lovely energy in the crowd, with so many Nepali faces, familiar songs and people excited to see Sushant perform live. After spending so much time in our usual family routine, it was actually really nice to step out with hubby, enjoy some music and simply have a fun night together.
And Sushant really delivered.
I thought he was a very good live performer. His stage presence was strong, he connected well with the audience and you could feel the crowd getting more involved as the night went on. There is something special about hearing Nepali songs live, surrounded by people who know the words, sing along and share that same connection to the music. ❤️
I particularly enjoyed the way the concert brought together the music and the crowd. It wasn’t just about standing there and listening — people were singing, dancing, taking photos and enjoying the moment. For me, that was probably one of the nicest parts of the whole evening.
Of course, the outdoor venue did make me think about one thing!
As beautiful as an open-air concert can be, I think I would personally choose an indoor venue next time. 😄 You just never know what Sydney weather is going to do. One minute you’re worried about rain, then you’re thinking about the heat, and then you’re wondering if you brought enough layers for later in the evening!
An indoor venue would definitely make it easier to relax and enjoy the music without constantly thinking about whether the weather is going to cooperate.
But having said that, the weather didn’t take away from what turned out to be a really enjoyable night. In fact, I think the little bit of uncertainty beforehand made us appreciate the evening even more.
It was also nice to have some couple time. With work, kids, family and everything else that fills our days, we don’t always get the chance to go out together and enjoy a concert like this. So standing there next to hubby, listening to Nepali music and enjoying the atmosphere felt like one of those simple moments that you realise you’ve been missing.
Sushant was great, the crowd was full of energy and the whole evening gave us some lovely memories to take home.
Would I choose an outdoor concert again? Maybe… depending on the weather forecast! 😂
But would I go see Sushant KC perform live again? Absolutely. He was a good performer with great stage presence and it was wonderful to see a Nepali artist bringing so much energy to the Sydney stage.
Sometimes it’s not just about the concert itself. It’s about getting dressed up, heading out together, singing along to songs you know, being surrounded by your community and creating a memory with the person sitting beside you.
And after a long time, it was really nice to have one of those nights with my hubby. ❤️🎶
Since I’m not in Nepal, I always find myself looking for little ways to stay connected to our festivals, culture and traditions. Shravan is one of those special times that brings back so many beautiful memories.
Shravan is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, traditionally associated with devotion, blessings and Lord Shiva. For many Nepali women, it is also a time to celebrate together through the beautiful traditions of wearing green, applying mehendi, dressing up, singing, dancing and enjoying time with friends and family.
This year, we brought a little piece of Nepal to Australia. 💚
A lovely ladies’ get-together filled with green outfits, beautiful mehendi, lots of laughter, music, dancing and, of course, a wonderful potluck with everyone bringing something to share. 🥰🌿
There’s something so special about celebrating our culture away from home. It reminds us that traditions aren’t only about where we live ,they’re about the people we share them with and the memories we create together.
Feeling grateful for these beautiful women, our friendship, and the chance to keep our culture and traditions alive, even miles away from Nepal. 💚
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