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First taste of the Mediterranean

OK, so technically it isn’t the Mediterranean yet, but rather the Aegean Sea. Forgive me. Not surprising considering how late we finished yesterday, but it was a struggle…

Horse Riding in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

As usual, we were the last to arrive at the meeting place, even though it was a relatively relaxed 9AM meet. The owner of the camp that we…

Moreton Island – A Fabulous Encore and Ending

When we left Brisbane back in May, we left with much gusto, trying to cover as much ground as quickly as we could, convinced that six months wasn’t…

Day 180 – New England

Like I’d wanted yesterday, first thing we did today was head to the Warrumbungle National Park. It was a little backtrack, but nothing substantial (at least that’s what…

Day 171 – Australian Alps (including Mount Kosciuszko)

As we chose to spend and extra night in Mount Beauty last night, we had to make up a little time today, which meant an early start. As…

Day 161 – Wilsons Promontory

I woke and saw the grey skies and drizzle outside, so lay in bed for a while enjoying the warmth and comfort. It was then that I realised…

Day 151 – Magical MONA

Well, like we thought, we woke to a winter wonderland outside. It wasn’t nice snow by any stretch of the imagination, but it was snow. It was also…

Day 148 – Cradle Mountain (and wombats)

Cold, cold, cold. And wet. Things weren’t looking great for today… Daylight savings meant that we didn’t wake until 7:30, but with the weather the way it was,…

Day 141 – The Grampians

First day in Victoria, and its weather didn’t fail to live up to its reputation… we had at least three seasons this morning (though, not sure the difference…

Day 137 – Oodnadatta Track (Day 2) and Flinders Ranges

I bemoaned yesterday about not always waking in beautiful locations. I cannot say that again today. Walking around just after sunrise gave me an incredible sense of freedom….