Reptiles

TitleOutback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 13: it’s all about the dinosaurs

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In Iningai (Yiningayi) country. There was joy today and some claps, when Len told our tour leaders that he had tested negative for COVID. So far no one else on the bus has contracted it, though at least two that we know of have tested. We would be so pleased to make it to the … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip, Day 7: getting to the Gulf

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Today was mostly a driving day, involving 1.5 hours to Georgetown for morning tea; 1.5 hours to Croydon for lunch; 1.5 hours to Normanton for a leg stretch; then around 45 mins or so to Karumba Point on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Most of these place names will be unknown to most people, as these … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip, Day 6: geological wonders

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Our day comprised a delicious bush breakfast under the gums at Undara (at 6.30am, mind you) and two major geological sites, with a drive in between. Both sites were located on large cattle properties. In the first instance, the family negotiated handing over that part of their land to the government for a national park … Read more

Thredbo 2020, Days 3 & 4: Walking, eating, chatting

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Comin’ down the mountain Tuesday’s forecast was iffy but we decided to risk walking down the hill. This meant taking the chairlift up, having a cuppa of course at Eagle’s Nest, and walking back down. Now, there are three main walking tracks down from Eagle’s Nest: Dead Horse Gap track, closed due to “the fire … Read more