So the dangers lurk, like a snake in the grass. Or a crocodile in the wetlands, submerged, waiting for some naive or careless creature to act unknowingly. And so it can be, for those who are motivated to prove others wrong, that dangers lurk too, that counter-intuitively, they are more…
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My lazy Google search noted that while this ‘advice’ might have been attributed to Mark Twain, the important corollary is that ‘maintaining a lie requires you to never forget what you said’ (source unknown). Nevertheless, knowing, seeking or at least valuing the truth has perhaps never been so important in the…
Apologies to those who seek non sexist language, however, my basic research suggests this is William Wordsworth’s poetic insight circa 1802. Regardless, I just so love this profound and most instructive statement, which rings so true today. Especially among men, the male gender. And so, before I discuss my excitement…
Let’s start with a positive here. I am so grateful that I am educated to think critically and not blindly trust people of authority or fame. I am grateful too that I live in a country where I am (relatively) free to hold my own opinions and operate within my…
Time to write about actions. Time for change. To be more respectful of those among us, whether they be fellow drivers on the road, someone on the phone, a public figure explaining their point of view. And mothers, and female politicians. And so many minority groups worthy of respect and…
So we have travelled up the western Australian coast, and so admired the Indian Ocean, the Ningaloo reef, the turquoise waters, the stunning colours of the Kimberley, the gorgeous sunsets in Darwin, and so much inland, the rugged and ancient landscapes, the rock pools, the joy of being on holidays…
The revolving cycle of life. From firsts, to lasts, and lots in-between. Starting again in a new location, new state, although to be fair and respectful to so many immigrants, and refugees, still in our special and beautiful country. And to re-affirm the key values of this blog, gratitude, joyfulness…
Well the trip is done and dusted, although the red dirt stains remain. Fortunately the overriding joy of this recent experience lives on in our memories. Travelling from Darwin and back, and visiting the National Parks of Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield was certainly most worthwhile. Perhaps in hindsight it could have…
Well the end is here. Of our extended holiday. The start of a new fiscal year started with our early morning trip to Melbourne on the red eye from Darwin. Leaving balmy Darwin at 2am in short-sleeves, to arriving in Melbourne just prior to sunrise and barely 5 degrees. A…
We discovered this morning how close Litchfield National Park is to Darwin. What a great place on their doorstep, for a swim, given that is not so possible on the lovely beaches here. After leaving Batchelor this morning, we visited the very pleasant market at Parap, had a delicious smoothie…