As Winter Solstice Approaches

Western Australia, Day 20 Townsville: Cold wind buffeted my bare limbs as I walked quickly into Idalia via the Bowen Road bridge and Ross River Parkway. From the bridge, the sun painted stark images o...

Ross River Birds and Cunyu’s Rocky Uplands in Western Australia

Western Australia, Day 19 Townsville: Many times I’ve walked alongside the Ross River and been disappointed at its dearth of water birds on the river section that runs through Bicentennial Park. Not...

Thoughts on Autumn, and Wildlife Sign in Western Australia

Western Australia, Day 15 Townsville: Weary of revisions to my blog, I abandoned my laptop in late afternoon to stride through Bicentennial Park, feeling as though I was floating in limbo between past...

Morning Gifts,and Transportation Issues in Western Australia

Western Australia, Day 11 Townsville: There are mornings when you step out your door to greet the day and life hands you a platter of gifts. Such was this morning. Dew formed shimmering silver velour ...