AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Jan 2013 | Views [332]
This week, with the job hunting out of the way I rode into town for the ukelele club meeting on the Monday night which was great fun and very relaxed.
On the Friday night when I was finishing off something at work after everyone else had left (some ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 13 Jan 2013 | Views [320]
My goal was to find work within 1 week despite the so called bleak prospects so I registered with some small agencies on day 1, called the Albany Hospital and sent in my resume on day 2, attended an interview at the hospital on day 3 and started ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 6 Jan 2013 | Views [441] | Comments [2]
I didnt envy Alan heading off early this morning into the sweltering temperatures in the north for work.
Today I am feeling very grateful for my caravan with running water, 240 volts, a sink and stove (fixed in position), a kettle, fridge, liquid ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 5 Jan 2013 | Views [303]
Today I moved from Goode Beach to Rose Garden Caravan Park at Emu Point (8km out of Albany) as Alan has kindly loaned, towed and set up his caravan for me to use while I am here which is very generous and is going to be an absolute luxury after ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 4 Jan 2013 | Views [305]
Went for a ride to the Whaling Station and Salmon Holes. I had planned a longer ride to The Gap but the head wind got the better of me at 37kph so I headed back. Went to the beach near Mutton Bird Island with Al and Phil who went body surfing but the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 3 Jan 2013 | Views [315]
Placed ad in local paper and put up notices for house sitting around Albany.
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013 | Views [407]
7km sea kayak to Mistaken Island and snorkeling with Alan and Phil, who were kind enough to let me tag along with them, 2 well seasoned paddlers. They took it nice and slowly so that I could keep up (even though it felt like flat out to me!) and eas ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2013 | Views [408]
Drove to Hay River then 15km ride with Al, Phil and Sue along the rail trail to Denmark which is part of the Munda Biddi Trail. The ride was beautiful and shady with sections along the coast and river but quite warm in fact 37degrees by the time we got ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | Views [369] | Comments [1]
Early morning swim (sun rises around 5am here). The beaches are spectacular and the water is a great temperature for swimming.
20km ride to town (Albany) along the bicycle track on the foreshore (very pleasant) and a lift home in the car!
Went ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 | Views [417]
Early morning swim and walk on beach
Bike maintenance
Went to hear Alan's friend Phil play clarinet at Frenchys cafe
15 km ride to Quaranup in the evening.
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 | Views [421] | Comments [1]
Alan met me at the train in Perth where the forecast was going to be 41degrees and we drove to Albany where the weather is much cooler (20s) and set up camp near his caravan, in a great spot across the road from the spectacular Goode beach. A big thanks ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 28 Dec 2012 | Views [476]
It felt like a broken night's sleep with the rattle and roll of the train but I felt refreshed by morning. There were nice big showers on board!
Even though today's journey across the Null-abor (no trees) was pretty much what I had imagined, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 | Views [1101]
Had a pretty good nights sleep although the bed was a little firm, but it was nice and quiet and had an ensuite so good value I thought at $55 especially when I was able to a rrange a late checkout of 12pm and storage of my gear until the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 | Photo Gallery
Great Southern WA
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AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 | Views [445] | Comments [1]
I've had a rich and wonderful experience here in Port Lincoln, immersed in the local scene, been given opportunities to make music and perform with others, met lots of kind and friendly people, seen the beautiful sights, enjoyed the sea breeze and learned ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 25 Dec 2012 | Views [358]
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 25 Dec 2012 | Views [397]
Dear family and friends
Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy good health and happiness and bring your dreams to life this coming year.
This year I am spending Christmas in Port Lincoln on the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 24 Dec 2012 | Views [303]
Christmas shopping, playing ukelele
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 23 Dec 2012 | Views [378]
Swimming with the tuna, swim at Louth Bay (beautiful), dinner Marina Hotel kinkanooka mussels pot
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 22 Dec 2012 | Views [409]
This morning I cycled out to the coastal Lincoln National Park and walked up Stamford Hill (named after a village in Matthew Flinders' homeland Lincolnshire, England) which has stunning views over Boston Bay, Boston Island and the National Park.
Matthew ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 21 Dec 2012 | Views [395]
Posted some gear to WA and updated my blog. In the evening just on sunset we visited the marina to see the huge tuna boats and were invited on board the Tacoma by Ross Haldane. The Tacoma was Australia's first purpose built tuna boat. This 84 foot ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 20 Dec 2012 | Views [922] | Comments [2]
This morning Linda and I played and sang Christmas Carols for the children at the kindergarten, and in the afternoon we performed with Ron and John at the Hilton Hotel for the Matthew Flinders Nursing Home clientele. My part was singing, playing ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 19 Dec 2012 | Views [1643] | Comments [1]
At 8.30am I met Sean at the Grain Terminal and rode in the truck back to the farm to watch it being filled with wheat from the field bins.
The road trains are plush inside with air conditioning, a padded area for sleeping and 18 gears! On ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 18 Dec 2012 | Views [1133]
After a short drive we launched the boat (made from the same heavy plastic material as water tanks) at a 'secret fishing spot' and soon had our lines in for a great morning catching King George Whiting, Tommys, Trevally and Garfish.
The scenery ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 17 Dec 2012 | Views [1538] | Comments [1]
Today I headed off to Wangary, 45km west of Port Lincoln, near Coffin Bay, to visit Nadine and Luke, a couple I met at the Tumby Bay caravan park recently. I travelled light, taking only a few clothes and some water and the ride seemed effortless despite ... Read more >
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