Here’s the trailer to the film which tells a story of M.E.
Please watch and share with your friends. You just never know who might have it…..
Month: July 2017
Up North
Without any further ado, here’s some images from my week in the Flinders Ranges SA. I’m back in the Mid North for now, but plan on returning northwards soon. I have until perhaps October to explore there – after that the temperatures may start getting a bit high for us all.
This is Sturt’s Desert Pea, the floral emblem of South Australia, and a personal favourite. In a good season, out bush the ground is carpeted with them. And there are natural variants with white ones even occasionally being found. These images however were taken in a town.
The landscape up north can vary considerably, but there are certain commonalities of the area, and of the flora. My first campout was at Carrieton, a sweet little community run campsite on the edge of town. Quiet and peaceful, I spent two nights there so I could explore the town in a relaxing manner. Mind you, it did get frosty overnight!
It’s the open spaces which help my heart to swell……………..
I first came through here back in the late 70’s when I left the city to take up a job out bush. In those days the road was dirt – and there was no bushfire refuge! Which incidentally is on the town oval.
An old house on the edge of town, sadly now in disrepair. What a backdrop view though! And what I wonder, stories does it hold…..
Like most towns the world over, the population has dropped since this plaque was unveiled, as the cities have grown into sprawling messes.
Speaks for itself 🙂
On to Hawker. Regarded as the Gateway to the real North. 🙂 Now I’m really starting to feel at home. Lived at Lyndhurst at one stage in my life and visited the others on the top sign at various times.
The colours of sunset. Like no other areas I’ve lived in. Do I sound like I’m in love? Yes, I am. 🙂
After leaving Hawker, I really began meandering. Bush time…. slowly does it….. Creeks in this world can be large, and mostly dry, but when they flow, watch out! Never camp in these creek beds, as even if there’s no rain locally the water can flow down from elsewhere and arrive with a roar! But what a wonder world it can be to stroll down looking at the rocks. This is an ancient landscape with treasures for those with eyes to see it.
Elder Range.
Chace Range in the background.
Perfect spot for a coffee…… just soaking up the view ……..
The next step of the journey took us into a slightly different country so I’ll leave that for next time.
The Homecoming
Well, I’ve travelled over 1,000 kms since leaving Victoria and now am back where my heart beats loudest, the Flinders Ranges SA.
It’s been a meander along the way, catching up with old friends and some family, and places not seen for years. Too much to go into now…… but rest assured I have heaps of photos to share. Finding Wifi in the right places at the right time is more the issue. Even now when I have it, I’m itching to be on the road exploring! So it’s brief.
It’s a tough land, sparse rainfall, but rich in many many ways. And with my trusty navigator Fred and the cats, how can I go wrong!
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Safe Harbours
In a world that seems to be getting crazier and crazier, it seems we’re all at some time looking for a safe harbour, and sometimes some guidance to find it.
Took these shots this morning while in Portland. It’s time for me to leave Victoria. I’m being drawn to what feels a safe harbour in my home state of South Australia. It’s tricky planning the trip, as it’s co-inciding with school holidays in both states, and I’d like to catch up with someone who’s not back into Adelaide until the 15th. So not sure yet how it will pan out, just take one step at a time. Eventually I’m heading to the region of the Southern Flinders Ranges. That’s where my Spirit comes truly alive.
In the meantime, we’ll keep adventuring through life as best we can. 🙂
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