Never smile at a you-know-what
Crocodiles are part of life in northern Australia. Just hope that the only place you get close to one is in the safe confines of a…
Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon? Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon? It’s hard to keep that song out of…
My 2015 in pictures
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the wonderful places I’ve been during the year. Many of my travels weren’t too…
Mango mania
Mangoes are among my favourite fruit, and I can’t wait until summer’s here and I can sink my teeth into that delicious golden flesh again. In…
Staircase to the moon
The Staircase to the Moon is one of nature’s marvels, and one of the sights that many people plan their visit to Broome around. I didn’t…
Camel rides on Cable Beach
For those of us who live on the east coast of Australia, seeing the sun sink into the Indian Ocean is usually a highlight of a…
Winter wanderings
It’s winter in Australia, and you can spot the visitors, especially where I live in Queensland. They’re the ones wearing t-shirts and shorts, and sometimes even…
A Gold Coast sunrise
Artists and writers often talk about the quality of light in Australia. It’s different to anywhere else in the world; but subtle is not always a…
Teaching youngsters about culture
One of the delights of attending the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, held every two years on Cape York in remote north Queensland, is seeing indigenous youngsters…
The Prison Tree
The boab tree has always fascinated me. This strange, bottle-shaped tree has such an unusual form and each one is unique. Australian boabs are found only in…
A Glass Half Full 