Ibis on the wing
A straw necked ibis on the wing over the sands at Inverloch, Vic. Continue reading Ibis on the wing
Caravanning stuff – the things you may not think of
Keep a checklist of what has to be done when you set off each day, learn the routine by heart and check each other’s jobs, just like on a plane “Doors armed and cross checked”. It may seem pedantic but the last thing that you need is the caravan bouncing off the hitch when you’re cruising down the highway or the awning breaking because it wasn’t properly secured. If you don’t have a self tuning aerial use the AntennaMate app to tune your TV to the local channels. Carry a chargeable drill for setting your legs, much quicker than doing … Continue reading Caravanning stuff – the things you may not think of
First signs of Autumn
Golden tinges on a weeping willow on the Lachlan River at Billabourie, NSW Continue reading First signs of Autumn
Million Dollar Views
When we first tried RVing in a motorhome in New Zealand we remarked “How good is this? Parking each night beside beaches, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It will never be this good in Australia.” How wrong we were. Now we wake to sunrises over the Pacific Ocean, toast sunsets over the Indian Ocean, fall asleep to the roar of mighty waterfalls and wade in icy mountain streams. How good is this? Magnificent! Continue reading Million Dollar Views
Tusky Taxidermy
Perhaps not ‘Signs of Life’ but ‘Signs of death” we spotted this notice in a butcher shop window in Hillston, NSW. The sign says it all. Continue reading Tusky Taxidermy
The Lighthouses of Robe
Robe’s most famous lighthouse isn’t a lighthouse at all it’s an Obelisk. Built in 1855 with handsome stripes to aid vision it can be seen from 20 kms away. I doubt that it will remain on the cliff forever as … Continue reading The Lighthouses of Robe
Welcome back to the city
March 2018 Suffering another dose of ‘new town excitement’ we head into Adelaide CBD for a look around, a haircut and lunch. The city is busy and in search of parking we find ourselves in the hip East End. We have an entertaining lunch at East End Cellars. It is a perfect place for lunch with great decor, wine by the glass and tasting plates. The entertainment is freely provided by the passing parade of hip young folk in ill-fitting clothes which leave us guessing as to their gender. I’m still wondering why a woman would buy a pair of … Continue reading Welcome back to the city
Adelaide Central Markets
Breakfast on a Saturday morning at the Adelaide Central Markets. Fresh and delicious food in abundance no matter what your taste you’ll find it here. Continue reading Adelaide Central Markets
Seacliff Surf Club
One of the great advantages of staying at the Brighton Caravan Park in Adelaide is watching the sun set from the deck of the Seacliff Surf Club next door. We’ve been longing for a good meal of fish and chips … Continue reading Seacliff Surf Club
Brighton Caravan Park
The Brighton Caravan Park in suburban Adelaide has had a chequered history. It is owned by the local council but until recently was run down and full of permanents. The council decided to take a chance on an upgrade and now it is regularly booked out. At the foot of a high cliff the sites are grassy and beside the beach. The all-important amenities are brand new. At night it is peaceful and quiet unlike so many city caravan parks. Continue reading Brighton Caravan Park
