Author: Itching for Hitching
I'm the author of "Itchingforhitching". I'm a ukulele playing food lover, coffee drinker and traveller. I may be retired but I'm working awfully hard at enjoying every inch of Australia.
A Poor Opener
What were they thinking? We were staying in a caravan park with a key lock on the toilet door. Some have code locks, some don’t have locks at all. Now take a look at that handle. Can you imagine any old duck with arthritis and wet hands being able to open this? No! And every day I had to free some poor soul who was locked inside and waiting for help to arrive. Continue reading A Poor Opener
Ponder this
The town of Nambucca Heads on the NSW coast has a most inspired town seat that celebrates the marine attributes of the area. A large mosaic using teacups, saucers, tiles, shells and other bric a brac. Just imagine the joy … Continue reading Ponder this
A Good Grip on the Earth
When Things Go Wrong – Just Cook!
We arrived at Nullarbor Roadhouse in the afternoon, it was 40 degrees or thereabouts, there was phone reception (at last) and our friend learnt that her house 2000kms behind us, had been robbed. We cooked while we formulated a plan. Up in tropical north Queensland our mate’s van door locked jamming wife Elle inside for three hours. We cooked and a curry was ready by the time that Elle was freed by the locksmith. And then this little doosie from Central Queensland in 2016: “Because of the big wet we decide to forgo our trip up to Finch Hatton in … Continue reading When Things Go Wrong – Just Cook!
Move Over!
“Wouldn’t you think they’d move over and let us on too.” Continue reading Move Over!
Derwent River, Hobart
Early morning on the Derwent River, Hobart, Tasmania. Continue reading Derwent River, Hobart
There’s a dog on the veranda
“There’s a dog on the veranda, for his master he waits, But the boss is inside, drinking wine with his mates.” – from The Pub With No Beer – written by Gordon Parsons. Continue reading There’s a dog on the veranda
Cape Byron Light
Built in 1899 and situated on the easternmost point is the country’s most powerful light. Designed by Charles Harding in the style of colonial architect James Barnet. It is a most imposing structure. When we visit there is a traffic … Continue reading Cape Byron Light
Byron Bay, NSW
Dropping in for coffee at Byron we see that it still has its hippy charm, tie dyed clothing, dreadlocks and a whiff of incense in the air. On the footpath outside the National Bank there is an old man reading … Continue reading Byron Bay, NSW
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