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Monday, 2 Jun 2008 | Views [1533]
The greatest
thing about leaving Cairns
for the less populated areas was the re-emergence of the stars. Its one of the great healing sights for me
and getting away from the electric lights of a town is a big positive.
... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, beaches, t a j
Saturday, 24 May 2008 | Views [1079] | Comments [2]
Even before
we knew that we were going to take this trip, and even before thinking of
coming to North Queensland, Ginny (Tiffany’s
mother) was already telling us that, somewhere around Cairns, they went and saw a Spanish castle,
and it was ... Read more >
Saturday, 24 May 2008 | Views [1550] | Comments [1]
(well, god
or whoever or whatever creates those things in the world that are amazingly
beautiful)
So. One of
the must-do things for anyone who wants to have a complete trip to Australia, besides climbing Uluru and eating a
koala ... Read more >
Saturday, 24 May 2008 | Views [2951] | Comments [2]
I honestly didn’t think that much about Port Douglas. It was
pricey and the locals (we met) sneering arrogant types I haven’t memory space
for.
Just as we were leaving, Albert suggested we take a look at
ANZAC park and enjoy ... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [3487] | Comments [4]
We entered the
Atherton Tableland from Queensland’s
highest town, Ravenshoe. One evening we
slept in the town’s FREE rest stop. It
was well situated beside a meandering creek and seemed popular with other
travellers.
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Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [1364] | 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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, beaches, t a j
Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [2285] | 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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, on the road, qigong, spiritual, yoga
Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [1470] | Comments [7] | Video
The Nokia phone has done a good job so far! :-)
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, on the road, t a j, video
Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [2598]
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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, on the road
Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [1676] | 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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [2488] | Comments [1]
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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Photo Gallery
everyday changing backyard
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Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [1080] | 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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, humour, on the road, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [1561]
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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [2968] | 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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [1122]
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 >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [2239] | Comments [4]
Mt Isa – we hit the 3000 kilometres of our journey. Mining, the best Tourist Centre we’ve come across, ‘nobody cares, its just about the mines here’, and the Tent house. We approached the Isa from the West. We’ve noticed a distinct lack of friendly ... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, on the road, t a j
Saturday, 3 May 2008 | Views [1196] | Comments [1]
Albert breaks
and swerves to avoid a soaring eagle.
‘They fly in an absolute random way.’
We are driving
along the Matilda Hwy
from Cloncurry to Karumba. We have the rising sun directly to the left. I can
still envisage the ... Read more >
Tags: albert, allwelcome, on the road, t a j, wildlife
Saturday, 26 Apr 2008 | Views [1604] | Comments [4]
Our first Road Train Truck Driver (who never gave us his name). We were on our way to Litchfield during the late evening, and had stopped off at a blue P. We’d just finished a cup of coffee, when in pulled a road train hauling wide pipes. The ... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, people, t a j
Saturday, 26 Apr 2008 | Views [1741] | Comments [2]
I left Australia when I was 25. Happy to be rid of the problems I had no experience to try to face. I was too sensitive. I was passionate and angry and had no patience for the real work, for the real caring that a place like this needs. I came back ... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
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