Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A long way.

Alrighty then.

Here we are, with a wee bit of a catch up.

Our last few days have been delightful.
But that means everything and nothing coming from us at the moment, because everything is delightful.

Firstly,
we have come a long way since Uluru.





We have seen GIANT rats, big wild boars, miniature kangaroo's, wedgetailed eagles, acrobatic hawks, millions of mice pacing back and forth across the highway, wild emu's, bison, foxes, dingo's, cows (obviously), sheep (more obviously), kingfisher's, wild kittens. H is even convinced that he stepped in Tree Kangaroo droppings.

Really, australia is one big ol' wildlife park.

We have driven from the driest flats of the country, straight on into the windy mountain roads of tropical QLD. It was an incredible transformation to see.





Since Uluru, we have not done too much to remark upon, aside from enjoying our lives…
We have been driving and listening to inspiring music. Stopping and eating fulfilling meals. Spending days and evenings chilling out, reading, playing domino's, playing guitar and flute. Singing the tree's to sleep.

We've been having bucket baths on the side of the highway. Doing morning yoga to the sound of road trains and beeping horns. Buying candy from road houses and petrol stations. Singing along to Queen.

All the good stuff.

There is nothing lacking but ovens for baking and friends for playing and family for loving.

Yesterday we were lacking beaches for swimming.
But today, we woke up on the eat coast of Australia to the sound of waves crashing upon rocks and the sights of the sun rising over the water.

Bliss.

We did a couple of river cruises in the Daintree this morning and saw Dusty and Elizabeth and Barrat the crocodiles. We didn't see Scarface. He was the rumoured man of the house (river) who had many (crocodile) girlfriends. We saw a few teeny tiny crocodiles that you could cuddle to sleep if you wanted to (and were allowed).











We are now driving down south, towards the Whitsundays, where we plan to visit H's dad and get up close and personal with fish of various kinds.

I know we skipped darwin, and missed a whole state, or two. But for now we are happy to be that little bit closer to home, to tomorrow, to summer, to the future.

H is still in the process of getting into the NSW paramedic traineeship. We have so much hope that he gets in. And if he does, well, it is good to be that little bit closer for when the call comes and he must go to impress them in an interview… very good :)

So, for now… We'll kick back listening to Sufjan, eating a block Black Forest chocolate and cruising down the Bruce Highway.
And you will go on enjoying what you're doing.

Life is good. always. 'Cause God is good. always.

xo

5 comments:

  1. Wow that's almost the exact route i travelled back in 96. You took way better photos. Great to hear how you guys are doing. Sounds fun. Can i join yas?

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  2. yes join us. bring the family too. you guys are up for a trip right. but, truth be told, we're probably near done. just the east coast to go. happy happy smile smile. you are a legend.

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  3. hey anna. been reading along and enjoying it. you guys are great. sad we didn;t get to see you when you were here briefly but glad to know you will be home soon! you guys are tops!

    ps - stained glass is starting up again... sunday mornings fortnightly. maybe you guys'll join us when you're back!

    safe homeward travels. say hi to young harry-san for me.

    love,

    dave, em, zeph & olive

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  4. dave. i'm so excited for SG staring up again. been getting the emails. sadly i'm an addicted churchie, so the time probably doesn't suit me but i'm sure H will be keen to get all over it, like a bad rash.

    wow. actually, i could go SG first and then go to church after. that is pretty brilliant.

    i've been keeping an eye on/stalking em's blog. happy to be in the loop but i know it doesn't represent you wholly. so, i hope you are doing fabulously. you are a good man dave. a very good man. i/we really mean it.

    keep your eyes on that prize.
    love, us.

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  5. @Anna Enjoy the east coast. we recently did that trip in an RV with the fam. Good times! Let us know when you're around the coast or sydney area, would love to catch up

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