Monthly Archives: October 2024

A STRANGE, STRANGE FEELING

Posted on October 26, 2024 by jbwye

Saturday 31st August, 2024 After a 45-minute dash down the eastern side of the Coburg Peninsular, our classy craft cut its engines and glided onto a pristine beach. But we were warned to look out for crocodiles and hastened up … Continue reading →

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BREAKDOWN! AND STUNNING ROCK ART

Posted on October 19, 2024 by jbwye

Wednesday 28th August The flora changed as we drove south, then west, then northwards, entering stone country with Zimbabwe-like gigantic outcrops. In a little donga by a wettish patch, we stopped with a punctured back tyre. Aidan, instructed by Ian … Continue reading →

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MORE STORIES AND A BUMPY BOAT RIDE

Posted on October 11, 2024 by jbwye

Sunday 25th August 2024 – Arafura swamp An old bay stallion was cropping the short green grass alongside our tent when I awoke. He raised his head and strode swiftly away towards the swamp as we walked up the path … Continue reading →

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A LOVELY WELCOME

Posted on October 4, 2024 by jbwye

Friday 23rd August 2024 It was such a relief being met at the tiny Nhulunbuy Airport on Gove peninsula by Outback Spirit Tour leader Ian, who had damaged his shoulder hefting luggage. His helper Aiden was on hand to grab … Continue reading →

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