Travelling the QLD dinosaur trail with dogs As I write this my canine best friend is curled up beside me. That is the thing about dogs they love to be with you and they give a really special kind of companionship. It is a challenge though sometimes to meet their needs and yours when you … Continue reading Lark Quarry and …
Deep time Wonder in Winton
Dinosaurs, what is it about these creatures from the past that they exert such fascination? Children are enthralled with them and not just children, some of us never really lose that sense of wonder about these amazing creatures. The traces they have left, haunt our imaginations, they give us a much needed sense of wonder … Continue reading Deep time Wonder in Winton
Winton – waltzing through history
We arrived in Winton as the first town on our "Dinosaur Trail". We stayed in the Tattersall's Hotel Van Park and though it is highly rated, is not much more that a car park with power and a set of toilets and showers. It is close to the business strip and the Tattersall's Hotel across … Continue reading Winton – waltzing through history
Lara Wetlands
After Charleville the next real stop was Lara Wetlands, located north of Blackall and just south of Barcaldine on Lara station, the wet land offers camping with showers and toilets but no power. Dog friendly but dogs must be on leash at all times, it is a working station so there is stock about, in … Continue reading Lara Wetlands
Augathella = meat ants and Smiley
Slowly catching up on posts. After Charleville we started the trek north, stopping briefly in Augathella. The two things Augathella is famous for are meat ants and the Smiley stories. To be honest I was unaware of the Smiley connection although I certainly remember seeing the old movies; Smiley and Smiley gets a gun. The … Continue reading Augathella = meat ants and Smiley
Bilbies
After three weeks of escape with almost no wifi, therefore an enforced and much needed digital detox I am back and now playing catch up on reading blog posts. I have only just started to catch up and I have clearly missed a lot! To be honest, I think I really needed that time away … Continue reading Bilbies
Going West – to red dirt and big skies
Finally the much needed escape is here! Free from work and screens and problems, at least for a little while. Cold nights, big skies, red dirt, open spaces, I am a happy camper. Might get to see a bilby or a dinosaur or just enjoy the bush and skies, life is an adventure!
Deadlines – delays and escape
Due to some terrible timing and a bit of a delay with a product, the winter box is slightly delayed and everything is a complicated by the fact I am taking some desperately needed leave. On the positive side if anyone would like to contribute anything extra to the zine you now have a bit … Continue reading Deadlines – delays and escape
Nature writing and Winter Box almost ready
Falling a bit behind but don't worry the Winter book box is on it's way. It will be up and and available by next Monday so watch this space. In the meantime I thought I would just highlight some great Australian nature writing. Nature writing as a genre does not seem to be as huge … Continue reading Nature writing and Winter Box almost ready
Winter is coming
Winter is coming and I can't wait, my favourite time of year. Love those cold days, hot chocolate and cosy jumpers and blankets. It is the time of year I feel most alive. It is the time I tend to take leave and go camping, so really looking forward to that. Currently reading Katherine May's … Continue reading Winter is coming
