I'm burnin' through the sky, yeahTwo hundred degreesThat's why they call me Mr. FahrenheitI'm traveling at the speed of light From Mr Fahrenheit by Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury wrote Mr Fahrenheit when he was in that phase of his life caught up in drugs and promiscuity. Like all of Freddie's songs the lyrics seem to … Continue reading Mrs Fahrenheit
Back in the Land of the Dead Kangaroo
Cruisin' down the centre of a two way streetWondering who is really in the driver's seatMindin' my business along comes big brotherSays, "Son you better get on one side or the other" The Eagles - On the Border We were 240kms from the border between Northern Territory and Queensland when we left our campsite at … Continue reading Back in the Land of the Dead Kangaroo
An Iconic Pub and a Beckoning Border
Oh it's-a lonesome away from your kindred and allBy the campfire at night, we'll hear the wild dingoes callBut there's-a nothing so lonesome, morbid or drearThan to stand in the bar of a pub with no beer Song written by Gordon Parsons Most of us attribute the song "A Pub with no Beer" to Aussie … Continue reading An Iconic Pub and a Beckoning Border
Into the Kakadu
Corroboree Billabong About 80 kms south east of Darwin is a little gem. The Corroboree Roadhouse and Caravan Park sits in the Mary River National Park at the entrance to Kakadu N.P. While the roadhouse and tavern roar along all day with travellers and revellers the quaint little tree shaded caravan park out the back … Continue reading Into the Kakadu
Darwin and the Top End
Edith Falls and Upper Pool We started the 320kms trip to Darwin from Katherine but got only 40 kms up the road before taking a right turn off the highway towards Edith Falls. People in the campground had talked about this scenic part of the Nitmiluk National Park so we made a last minute decision … Continue reading Darwin and the Top End
Into the Territory
Got a black magic womanGot a black magic womanI've got a black magic womanGot me so blind I can't see Words and Music by Pete Green We have been in Western Australia through various lockdowns, border closures (internal and external) and reopenings. We exited the Nullabor into Western Australia in early March. We have enjoyed … Continue reading Into the Territory
Birdlife of Kununurra in the East Kimberley
We were fascinated by the variety of birdlife around Lake Kununurra. Black Kites were everywhere slowly circling the camp in a display of precision flying. Waterbirds abounded and we were irked by the constant squawking of the numerous Pukekos that foraged around the camp all day and night. White heron and burdekin ducks A Jabiru … Continue reading Birdlife of Kununurra in the East Kimberley
Not a Salty in Sight – Kununurra and Lake Argyle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1JQvCitLpc Words and music by John Williamson and Ray Dennett John Williamson is an Australian country music singer known for his support for enviromental issues. For all you New Zealanders he is also that annoying voice who sings Waltzing Matilda before Bledisloe Cup matches. He is a bit of an Aussie icon. Doing the Crocodile … Continue reading Not a Salty in Sight – Kununurra and Lake Argyle
Riding for the Border
I don't have to think about itI don't have to wonderWhere I'm going to ride tonightI'll be riding down the highway south of the border South of the Border - The Doobie Brothers I was a great fan of the Doobie Brothers in the 1970s. Great rhythm, great vocals. Surprising really as their name would suggest … Continue reading Riding for the Border
The Pearl Coast
Sand and sea, sea and sandAnd the angels sing from above by Mack David, Gilbert Becaud and Maurice Vidalin - performed by Frank Sinatra While it is a myth that Broome was founded on the pearl industry it certainly is a prominent part of the township today. The central shopping district ironically named Chinatown (it … Continue reading The Pearl Coast
Travels With Mr Gato Downunder 