The top end of Australia has an abundance of three things: stunning scenery, hot and sticky weather, and mosquitoes. Over the last two days, I experienced all three on a Kakadu National Park Safari. Our 4WD truck set off early…
Top end
I’ve made it all the way to the Top End of Australia. Darwin is the closest city to Asia, the place that was bombed the most during World War II, and one of the hottest and most humid places in…
Big red rocks
Well, I’m just back from a 2-day rock tour to King’s Canyon, Uluru/Ayers Rock, and the Olgas. I have to say, this has been the definitive highlight of my Australian travels so far. Hard to believe that red rocks in…
The roads less travelled
I’ve finally arrived here in Alice Springs, and what a road trip it’s been! Over the past three days, we’ve covered over 2600 kilometres through the “real Australia”, most of the time not seeing any other people or vehicles. Just…
End of the line for the east coast
Whew! What a month it’s been! Hard to believe that it’s been just over four weeks since I stepped off a plane in Melbourne, clear across the country. I’ve looped around and followed the east coast for thousands of kilometres,…
Island in the sun
Things that are not much fun while travelling: Having a cold Being unable to sleep due to said cold Keeping dormmates awake due to coughing during the night Being completely covered in mosquito bites that itch like crazy Okay, I…
Sailing the Whitsundays
Just back from a three-day sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands. Whew, am I ever exhausted! It’s amazing how tiring it is to do nothing. The main reason people come to Airlie is to go on a sailing trip in…
Happy Birthday to me
Well, I’m now officially 26. Which doesn’t feel that much different from 25, except that I lose some of my travel discounts. Ah well, getting older sucks but it beats the alternative, right? I can honestly say that this was…
Sand, sand and more sand
Let me begin by wishing a Happy April 30th to a certain someone who will be teeing off on the golf course very shortly. Enjoy it, Dad! Also, I have to grumble about the Habs’ second loss in a row.…
Koalas are so cute!
So I’ve pretty much decided that the entire purpose that koalas have in existing is to be very very cute. Today, I went with Maddy and Corissa to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. There were loads of koalas, of course,…