When it's a type of kangaroo. This euro is in the Gammon Ranges, in Outback South Australia, and was spotted on the Ridge Top Tour at Arkaroola.
All sorts of wildlife was encountered during Off the Beaten Track, in early September.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Dog Racing Pichi Richi Train for last 9 Years
This dog has been racing the Pichi Richi Train in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, for the last nine years.
Every weekend that the train runs, the dog runs too.
Much better than taking a dog for a walk on a lead.
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Every weekend that the train runs, the dog runs too.
Much better than taking a dog for a walk on a lead.
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Adelaide & Monarto Zoos Video Clip
Here's a snippet from my Zoo DVD with photos from Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoological Park, South Australia. Enjoy.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Kangaroo Capers Videos
Here they are at last. Two video snippets of kangaroo capers in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia.
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Biking in the Bush - Floods, Flowers and Dust
When travelling in the Outback, you meet such a lot of interesting characters. It pays to stop for a few minutes and find out their story.
On our way from Arkaroola to Blinman and Rawnsley Park, we stopped to talk to Jeff (or Geoff) who was heading up to Arkaroola. He too had tried to reach the Cooper Creek but couldn't make it because of the floods.
Wading through water a metre (about 3 feet) deep wasn't too bad, he said, until the carrier behind his bike started floating away. Giving up was then a good option.
Jeff said trudging through creeks was bad enough, but when the roads were wet, the mud found its way into all the nooks and crannies on the bike. It then made it impossible to ride once the mud had dried.
Definitely an intrepid adventurer, riding about 100 kilometres a day. The advantage of going at a slower pace, like Jeff, means that you can really take in the beauty of the wildflowers and scenery as you go.
On our way from Arkaroola to Blinman and Rawnsley Park, we stopped to talk to Jeff (or Geoff) who was heading up to Arkaroola. He too had tried to reach the Cooper Creek but couldn't make it because of the floods.
Wading through water a metre (about 3 feet) deep wasn't too bad, he said, until the carrier behind his bike started floating away. Giving up was then a good option. Jeff said trudging through creeks was bad enough, but when the roads were wet, the mud found its way into all the nooks and crannies on the bike. It then made it impossible to ride once the mud had dried.
Definitely an intrepid adventurer, riding about 100 kilometres a day. The advantage of going at a slower pace, like Jeff, means that you can really take in the beauty of the wildflowers and scenery as you go.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
These Boots were made for Walking (in Argentina & Chile)
Before I set off on my trek in Patagonia, in southern Argentina and Chile, I had a day to spare in Buenos Aires.
I thought I'd get a bit more walking in, so I decided to go to the zoo. The day was very hot and humid and it didn't seem too far on the map. Ha!
I eventually made it to the zoo, after frequent rest and drink stops, and stayed until closing time.
By the time I returned to my hotel, I was one pooped puppy! I'd walked 36,000 steps according to the pedometer and my boot had split along the side (not good to go trekking with an unserviceable boot).
So, I managed to convey, in my broken Spanish, what I wanted and finally found a boot repairer. He did the mending straight away and my boot gratefully received a stitch in time!
As with a lot of travel in a foreign country, the right attitude, a lot of laughter and sign language, will usually get results. The boot even made it up to the Iguazu Falls.
Hiking boots
I thought I'd get a bit more walking in, so I decided to go to the zoo. The day was very hot and humid and it didn't seem too far on the map. Ha!
I eventually made it to the zoo, after frequent rest and drink stops, and stayed until closing time.
By the time I returned to my hotel, I was one pooped puppy! I'd walked 36,000 steps according to the pedometer and my boot had split along the side (not good to go trekking with an unserviceable boot).So, I managed to convey, in my broken Spanish, what I wanted and finally found a boot repairer. He did the mending straight away and my boot gratefully received a stitch in time!
As with a lot of travel in a foreign country, the right attitude, a lot of laughter and sign language, will usually get results. The boot even made it up to the Iguazu Falls.
Hiking boots
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Flood Damage in Outback Australia on Off the Beaten Track
On the road to Leigh Creek, during Off the Beaten Track, we saw the aftermath of the floods.
In Outback Australia it's either feast or famine, flood or drought. When we were up North in early September some of the roads had been closed due to flooding. However, in many cases, the water gradually disappeared within a few days.
And then the damage that it had done to the environment was obvious.
This poor gum tree, growing in a creek bed, had its roots laid bare with the force of the flood waters.
The dirt had been swept away and the gum looked like it was clinging to the earth to prevent it toppling over.
Just another example of how powerful nature is when water is involved.
When camping in the Outback, never camp in a dry creek bed because you never know when a flash flood may occur.
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In Outback Australia it's either feast or famine, flood or drought. When we were up North in early September some of the roads had been closed due to flooding. However, in many cases, the water gradually disappeared within a few days.
And then the damage that it had done to the environment was obvious.
This poor gum tree, growing in a creek bed, had its roots laid bare with the force of the flood waters.
The dirt had been swept away and the gum looked like it was clinging to the earth to prevent it toppling over.
Just another example of how powerful nature is when water is involved.
When camping in the Outback, never camp in a dry creek bed because you never know when a flash flood may occur.
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