The Feeder of Fish
Lower Glenelg N.P. – 29 November 2001
At 5pm the word goes round,Continue reading “The Feeder of Fish”
Bakker, gathering his gear, is the sound,
The fish are rubbing their fins together,
Another feeding frenzy for the school to weather.
The Fisherwoman
Lower Glenelg N.P. – 28 November 2001
It was a pleasant evening when we tried,Continue reading “The Fisherwoman”
After not a minute "I've got one", was cried,
Julie the angler had come to the fore,
A fisherwoman of guile, just like old folklore.
Our First Day
24 November 2001
Well, it has commenced! Amid teary farewells we excitedly took to the road to begin our adventure around Australia.
Date: 24.11.01; Time: 10am; Weather: Melbourne – fine, West Victoria – Showery; Odometer: 113,581
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My name is Craig. I am an indirect tax consultant. I am 33 years old.
My wife’s name is Julie. She is an accountant. She is 33 years old.
Julie & I have a house, a cat, but no children.
I had an idea. Julie liked the idea. We are about to walk the talk around Australia.
London Calling
I can smell spring! Confused? We’re back and re-domiciled in suburban Melbourne. This last entry is not one written from a place far away and in the modus holidayus (sic); I correspond from the kitchen table in familiar surroundings with mixed feelings of, well at least it’s Spring, tinged with a foreboding of the potential ennui brought about by the grind of routine. Continue reading “London Calling”
The Italian Job and Other Tasks
When planning our route from Switzerland to Slovenia I had a comfortable overnight train ride in mind; you know, relax, have a couple of drinks and maybe a meal in the dining caboose, followed by a nice kip in a supine position. Turns out we departed Lucerne at 8pm and travelled some nine hours on a bus in the style of the 703 from Blackburn and piloted by a slightly dodgy pair of Croats who treated red lights and other road rules as suggestions only. Continue reading “The Italian Job and Other Tasks”
Stunning Switzerland
Before embarking on this trip, and with anticipation of all the awaiting wonders of the hitherto great unknown of Europe, I had in mind Switzerland would be a particular highlight – it didn’t let me down!
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The blurb continues!
Perhaps a poisoned chalice for an expectant audience as I am certainly feeling more taciturn as we start to roam the peninsula in lands not necessarily adhering to the English language (Queen’s or otherwise).
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Scottish Foray
Inspiring, bold John Barleycorn!
What dangers you can make us scorn!
With ale, we feel no evil;
With whisky, we’ll face the Devil!
(Robert Burns – 1791)