Blog
All the latest news from the Curtain Fig Motel. Travel tips, places to go and food reviews, our blog is your guide to having a memorable stay in Yungaburra.
Tapas at the Curtain Fig
Posted on 30 November, 2016 in Food, News, YungaburraOn the menu this week will be Glazed Spicy Chorizo, Patatas Bravas (Baked potato with onion and tomato), Paella, Nummus, Pan con Tomate (similar to Bruscetta) and Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic prawns). Possibly also some homemade tortillas to soak up the juices. Come on Down!!! Opening night music by Lucky Phil.
The value of sharing
Posted on 31 May, 2016 in PersonalThe importance of being able to share memories to help cope when we lose someone important to us cannot be overstated. Never be afraid to reach out when things are tough.
Food, glorious food
Posted on 17 April, 2016 in Food, YungaburraOne of the best things to come about since we became joint owners of the Curtain Fig Motel has been the opportunity to extend our culinary expertise.
Onward and Upward!
Posted on 19 September, 2015 in Food, YungaburraWhen Mark and I had renovations - major renovations - done in Fannie Bay (NT) I swore I would never do it again. Months of brick dust, upheaval and chaos, not to mention noise, early morning disturbance and sweaty workmen was something I never wanted to repeat. However, five months into our Queensland Adventure, here we are again. Some people never learn.
The Platypus at play
Posted on 27 July, 2015 in YungaburraQuestion - what has webbed feet, the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, and the body and fur of an otter? Platypuses are only found in Australia, and then only in a few parts of Australia, so how lucky are we that they can be found just minutes from our doorstep?