Dr Karen Yates
@karenyates.bsky.social
Retired (rewired) midwife, nurse and academic. Quite fond of travel, #SundayBreakfast and crazy cat lady in training
Kiriwina Island. More beautiful clear blue water. Big craft market with carvings, shells, baskets and cloth mostly. Lots of stalls but very similar products throughout. 31 degrees & 70% humidity, not unlike home but sweated buckets! Probably because I was in the sun and at home I’d be in the aircon
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Kiriwina Island. More beautiful clear blue water. Big craft market with carvings, shells, baskets and cloth mostly. Lots of stalls but very similar products throughout. 31 degrees & 70% humidity, not unlike home but sweated buckets! Probably because I was in the sun and at home I’d be in the aircon
St Mary’s Vunapope Catholic Hospital in Kokomo/Rabaul
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
St Mary’s Vunapope Catholic Hospital in Kokomo/Rabaul
Hot springs and volcano that destroyed Rabaul in 1994. Still smokin’!
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Hot springs and volcano that destroyed Rabaul in 1994. Still smokin’!
Beautiful Conflict Island
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Beautiful Conflict Island
#SaturdayBreakfast (because #SundayBreakfast will probably be in the Qantas lounge - bit boring 😊)
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#SaturdayBreakfast (because #SundayBreakfast will probably be in the Qantas lounge - bit boring 😊)
#SundayBreakfast Avo toast with grilled scallops. Cannonball tree flowering
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#SundayBreakfast Avo toast with grilled scallops. Cannonball tree flowering
Day 2 Sydney. Show 2 Sydney. #CalamityJane. Pre show drinks with a view
October 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Day 2 Sydney. Show 2 Sydney. #CalamityJane. Pre show drinks with a view
Lovely spot for a Sunday afternoon bevvie
October 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Lovely spot for a Sunday afternoon bevvie
#SundayBreakfast Rock’s Cafe Sydney
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#SundayBreakfast Rock’s Cafe Sydney
#SundayBreakfast Confit duck toastie
October 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#SundayBreakfast Confit duck toastie
Trying to get back into routine. Beautiful cool, clear morning helps (a bit)
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Trying to get back into routine. Beautiful cool, clear morning helps (a bit)
Yesterday in Regua. Cruising the Douro getting so popular we had to double park 😆
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Yesterday in Regua. Cruising the Douro getting so popular we had to double park 😆
Pinhao railway station. Built in 1880s but tile work added in 1937. Hand painted tile panels illustrating the steps in the wine making process
September 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Pinhao railway station. Built in 1880s but tile work added in 1937. Hand painted tile panels illustrating the steps in the wine making process
Another lock transition. This time going down. Pocinho Lock.
September 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Another lock transition. This time going down. Pocinho Lock.
A little more Salamanca
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
A little more Salamanca
Beautiful town of Salamanca. So many gorgeous buildings got photo fatigue. Home to oldest uni in world. Have a tradition when you finish your PhD you write a victory message on the wall. I got a piece of paper 🤨
September 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Beautiful town of Salamanca. So many gorgeous buildings got photo fatigue. Home to oldest uni in world. Have a tradition when you finish your PhD you write a victory message on the wall. I got a piece of paper 🤨
Went through the highest lock on this cruise. 32 metres! Had to give way to another boat. Snug fit
September 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Went through the highest lock on this cruise. 32 metres! Had to give way to another boat. Snug fit
Morning views along the river
September 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Morning views along the river
National Palace Sintra
September 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM
National Palace Sintra
Sintra Portugal
September 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Sintra Portugal
Beautiful Lisbon
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Beautiful Lisbon
Seville Cathedral
September 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Seville Cathedral
Lunch in tapas bar Seville. Avocado with baby eel and grilled octopus. Delicious
September 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Lunch in tapas bar Seville. Avocado with baby eel and grilled octopus. Delicious
Plaza de Espana Seville
September 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Plaza de Espana Seville