Destination: Australia

Travel Preperation

Sun, 9 Oct 2016 | By vincek | Views [526]

So I'm finally getting around to updating my blog,I've been prepping for the best part of 8 weeks for this trip but all my time has been consumed with checklists,inventories,things to do...I though checklists were suppose to simplify things,but note ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, everest, hiking, mountain, mountaineering, nomad, peaks, summit, trekking

Photos: The big lap

Sun, 9 Oct 2016 | By deejey-virgo | Photo Gallery

When disaster strikes – The value of having a Sat phone

Fri, 7 Oct 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Views [630] | Comments [2]

The storms had done a very good job in making life pretty hard and miserable for the poor people of Northern South Australia.   I know a lot of people in Adelaide complained that they went for a whole evening without power, but as it turned ... Read more >

Elephant Sands

Thu, 6 Oct 2016 | By mekikepilala | Views [364]

After surviving Khama Rhino and extracting Deb from sleeping in the back of the trustie backie (our 4x4) we made it to our next destination... Elephant Sands. Well what an aptly named place... complete with a resident herd of at least 30 elephants in ... Read more >

Getting into the swing of camping life

Mon, 3 Oct 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Views [674] | Comments [1]

It is day 6 of our adventure and while I sit here to recount the previous days, I marvel at the fact that there seems to be so much time in a day when you don’t get up with an alarm clock to go to work, but rather wake with the sun and sounds ... Read more >

Tags: camping, gorges, hiking, on the road

Photos: Australia trip

Mon, 3 Oct 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Photo Gallery

Day 1 - Burra Gorge

Mon, 3 Oct 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Views [579]

I sit here writing this next to a crackling fire made by Jamie, under a canopy of giant gum trees and a sky full of brilliant stars.   Pumba wanders the campsite exploring any noises and smells as he goes.   We have fitted him ... Read more >

Tags: australia, camping, journey, on the road, travelling

Lord, Howe I'll miss you!

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [727]

Many places and people have touched my heart...deeply. I've come upon another place that has done just that. It's my final day on Lord Howe Island, and it's only fitting that I tackle the island one more time with a magical walk. After packing my stuff, ... Read more >

Photos: Safari Sister's

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 | By mekikepilala | Photo Gallery

Lord Howe vs. Norfolk

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [3714]

Lord Howe Island or Norfolk Island? It's a tough call even for me, having been to both islands. Both are magical, beautiful, and remote outposts of Australia. Darcelle says that's where the similarities end. Those who've been to one or the other might ... Read more >

Ball's Pyramid

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1268]

My birthday has passed, yet today I’d receive another wish for my time on Lord Howe. As I made my coffee I offered to help Darcelle clean the house a bit but she said “I want you to enjoy Lord Howe” so I thought I’d get my stuff ... Read more >

Mt. Gower

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1139]

I’m 32 today! And I don’t really know if I feel it or not. Unlike last year, my birthday wouldn’t consist of sitting warm and cozy by a fire whilst being shouted drinks at every turn. Today I’d get my hands and legs dirty and ... Read more >

The Decision

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Views [979] | Comments [8]

The decision to become nomads, if only for a year, didn't come lightly. We had discussed many times together, our desire to travel, to explore and discover new and exciting places.  We had already travelled to a lot of places, both together ... Read more >

Tags: australia, journey, nomads, travelling

Photos: Jamie and Camille

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 | By camilleandjamie | Photo Gallery

Tiny Island, Great Walks

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [709]

At last! The weather is in my favour today for a nice walk. I awoke a bit earlier than yesterday and I opted for a really nice walk, going up to Malabar Hill and Kim’s Lookout. Lord Howe Island is like that gorgeous blonde lady whom there’... Read more >