Monthly Archives: May 2013

Outback Pubs #1: William Creek

Although travelling through the Outback should not IMHO be regarded as just another kind of pub crawl, there is considerable pleasure to be derived from visiting some of the Outback’s memorable watering holes. This is the first in a series … Continue reading

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You Know You’re an Aussie If …

I recently came across this in my inbox, and found it rather amusing. See what you think. You know you’re an Aussie if … You believe that stubbies can be either drunk or worn. You can translate “Dazza and Shazza … Continue reading

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Calling the Experts

Many times I have driven through the “gorgeous” gorges and scenic drives of the Flinders Ranges in the vicinity of Wilpena Pound in South Australia. Many times I have observed the tracks worn across the steep hillsides, as seen in … Continue reading

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Bowers and Birds

For many years, I’ve owned a copy of “The Joan Baez Songbook”, containing the music and words of many of the songs she made popular. One is called “I Once Loved a Boy”, an old English/Scottish folksong. The first verse … Continue reading

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