Aussie Tracks

This morning while I cycled in the Ross River Parkway, sleek, long-winged welcome swallows and richly-hued rainbow bee-eaters swooped and raced over the lawns, a long-tailed pheasant coucal flew to a ...

Intriguing Aussie Vegetation

Australia, like any large continent, possesses a great diversity of landforms and vegetation types. During our explorations in this country, Vilis and I have learned to recognize broad vegetation cate...

The Middle View

For the first time since my surgery on Wednesday, I ventured outdoors this morning, taking slow steps alongside the golf course, with Vilis beside me. I enjoyed the birds and soaring, elegant street t...

The Long View

While Vilis tackled Mount Douglas – a steep, savannah-cloaked hill behind James Cook University – on his mountain bike, I again browsed through old blog posts, this time selecting scenic shots to ...