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Hitting the Coral Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [397] | Comments [3]

We’re sitting under the protective shelter at the Serpent Hostel. It’s a rainy day and Albert has deserted us for the pleasures of the reef ( see his post at a later date ). Jett is content with his school work (singing quietly ... Read more >

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The land (and sometimes the bookstore) talking

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [425] | Comments [2]

Spiritual drivil - if you don't dig it, skip to the next story Leliyn I practised yoga at sunrise at Leliyn, at the base of the deep pool. There was a dark heaviness in the water, but it threw the lightness of the clean air into relief.... Read more >

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On the road

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [402] | Comments [7] | Video

The Nokia phone has done a good job so far! :-)

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Lonely Planet Great Guidebook Moment - Undara Lava Tubes

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [538]

I have to admit that when I was researching for this trip, one of the things that quickly interested me were this Undara Lava Tubes. Not because I am a huge geology aficionado, but it looked like being one of these unique and spectacular formations ... Read more >

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More bits and pieces

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [480] | Comments [4]

(stuff I wanted to say but its not enough for a full post)   The Ghost Town of Mary Kathleen (abandoned Uranium mine) Situated between Mt Isa and Cloncurry, Queensland, on the Barkly Hwy. What a strange place.... Read more >

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Croydon – Lonely Planet Guide Book Moment

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [389]

Croydon, a little town with a beating heart of gold (We entered Croydon with a recent 4000 kilometres under our belt) I’m flicking through the brochures, finding more information, and nothing comes close to explaining the reality of entering ... Read more >

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Conversations on the road IV

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [335] | Comments [4]

(from Karumba to Ravenshoe) Jett – Al- bert is a twanger. Albert is a twanger. Albert – Grover says YOU’re a twanger. Jett – Grover can’t talk. He’s a toy. Albert – Exactly! Imagine! He’s a toy and ... Read more >

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ANZAC outback

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [388]

What’s ANZAC day all about? It seems to be different for everyone. It depends on what and who you know and where you’re from. I remember marching when I was under 6, drumming in the early morning parade for the local RSL. You ... Read more >

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What we like about living in the van

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [721] | Comments [5]

Jett I like going to the pools and I liked the rockpool swimming. I like to play bus driver in the front, in Albert’s seat, and sometimes truck driver. I like to stand up in the back when the van is moving. I like to come ... Read more >

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Coming to terms with our shared history

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [287]

This road trip has torn open many festering wounds for me. Of course, to get the wound clean, you’ve got to operate. But its painful meanwhile. When I’m looking for inspiration, I turn my face up and just let the question go out there.... Read more >

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