Destination: Australia

Archer River to Bamaga

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [674]

I made it as far as Weipa a couple of days ago and that's where my progress somewhat stalled. There's not a lot to do in Weipa but it's a good provision stop and the beachside campground is really lovely. I should add that I met some really lovely people ... Read more >

Journey to the Cape...Begins

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [252]

An extraordinary adventure has begun. The Australian version of Alaska's Dalton Highway or Russia's Kolyma Highway is in my eyes. The journey to Cape York is known as the "Trip to the Tip." It's something of a pilgrimage or rite of passage for many Aussies;... Read more >

Photos: Cape York Peninsula

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Kuranda

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Yarrabah

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Like a Kid Again...

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [234]

Travelling with Cate and her two kids has been a real highlight these past couple of days. This morning we started with a walk to Scallywags Cafe for brekkie. Coffee and a big breakfast would start another big day. Why didn't my parents take all of us ... Read more >

Photos: Magnetic Island

Wed, 7 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Isle of Attractions

Wed, 7 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [249]

Of all aspects of travel, the people I meet are what I appreciate most. A stand-out tourist site or a beautiful beach will always be there but it's the people who often alter the course of your travels, and that happened to me the other day. Outside ... Read more >

Photos: Townsville

Tue, 6 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

TED Talk

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [201]

What a day! Today I attended my first in-person TED Talk. A number of speakers were there covering a varying range of topics. My dream is to do my own TED Talk, and I can think of a number of topics I can discuss.  Being here today required working ... Read more >

Photos: Coolangatta and Tweed Heads

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Tasmania 2021

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 | By dianne_peter | Photo Gallery

Tasmania Trip April 2021

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 | By dianne_peter | Views [200]

And so another journey begins. As the world still comes to terms with Covid, we feel very privileged to be able to travel. After a year of lockdowns, masks and hand sanitisers, it is very liberating to know here in Australia we have nearly zero numbers.... Read more >

Re visiting my 2019 Camino

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 | By dianne_peter | Views [144]

As it's two years since I walked the Camino Frances , I thought it was a good time to add the photos of my journey and some excerpts from my journal. I hope you enjoy them.   Day One: 10ks around St Jean Pied de Port Pilgrim passport receiving ... Read more >

The Greatest Conspiracy

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [312]

When people think of conspiracies, they tend to think of the most off-the-wall things. Conspiracy theorists believe the Moon landings were a hoax, and that the CIA masterminded 9/11, causing the buildings to implode. Even this awful pandemic has resulted ... Read more >