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
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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
Red Country – Inland and the Pilbara
First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is Words and Music by Donovan Leitch We are camped at Tom Price and the campground is a beauty. Grassy spots and modern facilities. But it is its position that draws the breath. Some three kms out of town the campground sits at … Continue reading Red Country – Inland and the Pilbara
Swimming with Phantoms
Cos i'm oh i'm whalingOut on the green - i'll never get used to the seaBut i'm whaling - manning my harpoon by Dave Dobbyn At the northern end of Ningaloo Reef is Exmouth. At first glance what seems like a small wilderness town turns out to be a gem. A gem with an unusual … Continue reading Swimming with Phantoms
Blue Angels, Spotted Rays and Coral – Along Ningaloo Reef
Don't you worry your pretty headI'll never let you downI'll always be aroundBlue angel by Roy Orbison Roy Orbison sang of blue angels and heartache. When his own heart gave up at the young age of 52 mine nearly went with it. Cryin, In Dreams and Only the Lonely. Life could be lived through these … Continue reading Blue Angels, Spotted Rays and Coral – Along Ningaloo Reef
Shark Bay to the Coral Coast
And I was thinkin' to myself'This could be heaven or this could be hellThen she lit up a candleAnd she showed me the way… From Hotel California written by Glenn Frey (may he rest in peace), Don Felder and Don Henley There is a touch of heaven in the Coral Coast. A place where the … Continue reading Shark Bay to the Coral Coast
The Gorges of Kalbarri National Park
Now he walks in quiet solitude the forest and the streamsSeeking grace in every step he takesHis sight has turned inside himself to try and understandThe serenity of a clear blue mountain lake From Rocky Mountain High Beautiful song and lyrics by Mike Taylor and the late, great John Denver Kalbarri National Park, in Western … Continue reading The Gorges of Kalbarri National Park
Expectations and False Dawns
Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you,And I'm wondering what it is I should do,It's so hard to keep this smile from my face,Losing control, yeah, I'm all over the place, By Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan of Stealers Wheel Stuck in the middle of Jurien Bay with MTC. Not a bad place really … Continue reading Expectations and False Dawns
Travels With Mr Gato Downunder 