Aussie Butterflies and a ‘Good Wet’

In morning sun, butterflies flitted beyond my writing window, among palm fronds and the tangled vines creeping through and over a fence separating our yard from the neighbour’s. A female Cairns ...

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 ...