That need to explore hasn't left me... I am still shocked by how much of my own country I haven't seen...! Since returning, I have been doing my best to rectify that... As far north as Dundee, to Blackpool and Croome in the South, to trying to cover a bit more of Edinburgh's bounds... A … Continue reading Wonderful Wanderings
Australia I Miss You…
Australia I miss you... It's been 5 months and 3 days since we last met. A family Christmas and a different country's new year; exploring near and exploring far you still seem to have quite an effect on me. Without a doubt I think about you everyday. I've eaten the timtams I brought home. They're … Continue reading Australia I Miss You…
A Last Word on Australia…
The plane climbs through the sky... The last of nine plane journeys in the last month... Out of my window I see a full moon in the sky. Watch the meandering route of lights below. Veering to the right, the plane turns, Scotland bound... Finally heading home after a very busy six weeks, granted a … Continue reading A Last Word on Australia…
The Beginning of the End…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIO7EgLoKiI My Georgetown song! 🙂 It is now though bye bye Georgetown and hello road trip!!! :-). It is most wonderful to be reacquainted! 🙂 My time in Georgetown has been interesting. As has listening to the preconception of the 'backpacker' here... Some lessons learnt for sure, I had to battle the itchy feet feeling … Continue reading The Beginning of the End…
Exploring the Savannah Way
I had two days off work. We decided to go exploring. Further west, along the Savannah Way, the familiar stretch of outback before us... Stopping at Croydon, then onto Normanton, we were welcomed by a purple painted pub! Well if it's purple, you kind of have to have a drink in it ;-). After a … Continue reading Exploring the Savannah Way
Venturing onto Outback Queensland
We drive west. Past mountains, round valleys, we find windmills and cows and funny looking fruit trees. From green to brown to dust to outback Queensland, it's a really weird feeling to describe how the outback makes you feel... I like it. A lot. Free and expansive, away from the hustle and bustle, the noise … Continue reading Venturing onto Outback Queensland
Scottish Footprints 