That was the song going through my head as I was trying to remain “present” and “in the moment” during a 3 hour hike of Katu Tjuta aka Big Red Rocks. Trying but at least 50% failing. Awoken at 4:45am after sleeping under the stars (that experience was both magical and, frankly, stressful), to view…
How 47 years of dressing for winter in summer may finally pay off
Despite the warnings of most (okay all) travel books (yes, I still consult travel books old school style) that summer is really not the time to visit Alice Springs / Uluru given it will be VERY HOT, I decided to forge ahead. Summer is when I am here and how bad can it be? Apparently…
The Menace of Me
This morning I walked into the guest laundry room of my hotel and was confronted by machines with so many buttons and options I almost cried. I talked myself off the ledge by actually talking to myself (you can do this!) and then I proceeded to make very uninformed choices. Spin? 400, 800, 1000 etc?…
Flies, Quokka and Pink Lakes Oh My!
I learned about 30 mins before stepping on the ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth (barf bags were handed out during this trip) that a must do is to take a selfie with a quokka. They are wallabies (that didn’t help me either in case you are feeling bad about yourself. Think kangaroo-like but smaller…
Perth Peeps
I signed up for a walking cultural food and drink tour of the city and met these fine ladies. They were the bright side of the tour which was being led by a very nice women recovering from a respiratory illness. I think it was a respiratory illness as it was hard to hear her…
AUSTRALIA!
I made it. FINALLY! That sentiment reflects both big and small picture. Landed Perth airport and picked up my first newspaper! Wooohooo. Now I need a nap. : )
Kia Ora New Zealand, G’day Australia
Perth, I am coming for you! "Enjoy" some airport back stretching from the floor’s perspective.
NZ Passive Entertainment Wrap-Up
I was able to catch three shows and one movie. Some New Zealand-centric, some not so much. American / British film and theatRE (not theatER in NZ so when in Rome…) loom large. I could have caught A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody in every city! Oh and that not Harry Potter one with…
Queenstown
Think the pictures speak for themselves.