Goolwa and the mouth of the Murray River Why walk when you can roll? Seriously, at what age do we look at a hill and just naturally walk down it? Why do kids look at that same sandy hill and think, you … Continued
Standing on the sandstone cliff top the ocean below beckons with its calm turquoise waters and expansive white beach. I have a morning of sun, sand, water and walking planned followed by an afternoon of wine tasting in the McLaren Vale so I … Continued
The clip clop of hooves on timber cause us to stop and stand aside. We let the beautiful big clydesdale horse pulling the tram pass and continue our walk across the jetty. The gentle sea breeze washes over us and … Continued
When you mention the Barossa Valley the first thing that will come to mind is wine, and then food. But there is more to the Barossa than that. The region has a number of reserves and recreation parks waiting for … Continued
What does a very long drive, a giant jumping pillow and a chance encounter with an Irish man have in common? They were a catalyst. A catalyst for one of the most serendiptious days I can recollect. I am a person … Continued
Kanyaka Station I wish I’d stayed in England. Or in bed. Or something to that effect. I am imagining what might have gone through poor Hugh Proby’s mind as he was washed off his horse in the swollen torrent. A violent thunderstorm … Continued
“Do you think we can get through Mum”? I turn back to look at Harry, holding one of my shoes in each of his hands and an excited look on his face. I am wading across the road, in calf … Continued
I awaken to the distant sound of a sheep bleating, momentarily disoriented and then remember where I am. Harry and Chris are still asleep so I make myself a cup of tea and venture out onto the deck. It is a … Continued
The mountains that have been looming in the distance suddenly seem to be in front of us, beside us and behind us. It seems like we just turned a corner and here we are, surrounded.The open highway passing by golden wheat … Continued
The plane circles over Adelaide and comes in over the ocean to land. The sun is setting on the nearby Adelaide Hills as we disembark. We are supposed to be on a 10 week camping trip but we had a … Continued
