Australia, Road Trips, Travel

Queensland Roadtrip Pt 3 – Cooktown

One of the attractions we wanted to see before reaching Cooktown's coastal town is the Black Mountain, Kalkajaka, "place of the spear", National Park. Kalkajaka is literally a disappearing mountain. It's steeped in myths and legends. This ominous mountain loomed over us as we entered Cooktown, which is a well-revered mountain for the Kuku Yalanji… Continue reading Queensland Roadtrip Pt 3 – Cooktown

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Queensland Roadtrip Pt 2 – The Daintree Rainforest

After being fed and caffeinated, it was time to hit the road. We departed Port Douglas bright and chirpy, not unlike the numerous birds that have serenaded us each morning and most of our daylight hours. We were now heading up further on the windy coast road and had the added bonus of a short… Continue reading Queensland Roadtrip Pt 2 – The Daintree Rainforest

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Queensland Roadtrip Pt 1 – Cairns to Port Douglas

Every time we go away, I do wonder how on earth we will settle back into "normality'. To a slower pace of life.  Well, compared to the "busy life" of being on the move travelling and exploring every day. Each time it happens all too quickly, with clothes unpacked, washing machine on, fridge stocked with… Continue reading Queensland Roadtrip Pt 1 – Cairns to Port Douglas

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The Aussie Road Trip – South of Perth

With the completion of our first leg of this trip which was heading north to Exmouth, we returned to Perth, stopping at different places than the trip up.  It was time to rejuvenate the inner explorer batteries as we needed to have time to stand still and relax.  Which we did.  It only took a… Continue reading The Aussie Road Trip – South of Perth

England, Life of adventure, Road Trips, Travel

A Stay in THE LAKES DISTRICT anyone?

This would include a drive down an idyllic country lane to stay in a well kept 17th-century stone house, surrounded by a piece of England's most beautiful countryside.  To wander down typical Yorkshire hill villages with its narrow cobblestone streets, old thatched roof houses and tea shops that will make you think you have stepped into a… Continue reading A Stay in THE LAKES DISTRICT anyone?