A Travel Blog
In Turrbal country. Commenting on our last post, my American friend Carolyn said “I bet you’ll find interesting things to write about on your remaining half-day tomorrow too.” She knows us too well, because of course we did! Sky Deck and the Queen’s Wharf Precinct We did have one plan for the morning – to … Read more
In Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal country Unless we do something astonishing tomorrow morning, this will be the last post we write about our current trip, as we fly home tomorrow afternoon. As we’ve said before, this record is primarily an aide-memoire for ourselves, but knowing our friends and family are following us in spirit helps motivate … Read more
In Giabal and Jarowair country. We are pleased to report that we are not suffering from the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) that we were warned could ensue from our Moss Garden Walk two days ago! We Moss Garden walkers believe this could be due to our frequent daily climbs onto and off the coach. It’s … Read more
In Iningai country Our first glamping night at Mitchell Grass Retreat was rather wild because of wind. It blew all night and everything that could flap did flap. We never felt insecure, because the tent’s floor and support structure are solid. It was just the noise. Also, in the morning, it was discombobulating doing your … Read more
In Koa Country. Today was the last down-memory-lane day of this outback tour for me. It would not have been the last, however, had my family’s 1964-65 Christmas-New Year Trip not come somewhat asunder just outside of Winton. I’ll explain, but if you are not interested, just skip the next paragraph. Flashback to December 1964 … We’d … Read more