https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_mBJgsaxlY Mr Gato DU is somewhere in Australia enjoying his new freedom with changed owners. If they treat him with respect he will take them to places far and wide and show them the diversity and beauty of this vast land. After a long search and lots of questions involving cost benefits, size, easy management … Continue reading Some Thoughts on ANZAC Day
Tag: Kimberleys
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 