2 April 2012 April 2nd. F** me ! 370AUD for a day out at sea, it better be worth it !So we gear up, I have my own suit, mask and snorkel but I still need a pair of fins (I’ll buy one in Asia) so I inherit a shiny light blue pair of, Read More
2 April 2012 April 1st. Just outside Carnarvon, the guy at the petrol station lets me use his shaded backyard for me to do my service. Right, so what did Jeff tell me ? Ah yeah : drain the oil (don’t worry I’m not dumping 10l of black oil on the ground, I have, Read More
2 April 2012 March 31st. A very early rise, just before the sun actually, and off to Monkey Mia for the dolphins feed. I’m not a fan of feeding wild animals such as sharks, crocs or dolphins as it tends to force a habit into them that human equals food (either humans provide, or, Read More
2 April 2012 March 30th (I’ll start dating these posts because a year from now I’ll be lost :)) It was very windy last night, but the sunrise was just epic. I had parked the car just so the first light would enter the truck from the barn door, and hit me in the, Read More
2 April 2012 – After a swim and a quick brekkie to get away from the mozzies, I make my way to Thunder Bay, on the other side of the rock. It’s yet more sand dunes to get there but definitely worth the hassle. It is probably low tide when I get there because, Read More
29 March 2012 – At Hamelin station, I get the bits of information I needed : is there a permit entry to get to Steep Point, and where do I get it from ? Also, where can I find a map of the Useless Loop ? The Useless Loop is the name if the, Read More
29 March 2012 – It’s a very short drive to town today, and I spend most morning in an Internet cafe to sort out my New Caledonian taxes, Medicare, banking, etc. Many thanks Fanny, once more. I have a chat with a guy from the local SES (State Emergency Services, the voluntary fire and, Read More
29 March 2012 – Coffee tasted awful this morning, a strong rubbery aftertaste, probably from the hose I used to fill up the tank. I make a mental note to add bleach to the tank and see if that makes a difference. Off to Lesueur National Park, which in spring has the largest number, Read More
29 March 2012 – I just realised I forgot to hand over the spare set of keys to Pete and Andrea’s place. Oops. Well I guess there’s another excuse for Pete and I to have a beer in Karratha then.
29 March 2012 – Friday night, the Ducey’s come home, and my big truck is parked on their front lawn. The neighbor kindly offered me a beer while I waited for them. Stella jumps to greet me, while Sophia is fast asleep. Great to see you guys.I sleep in my car, as they don’t, Read More