The High Atlas Escaping the craziness of Marrakech the High Atlas mountains were like travelling to another planet. At first they reminded me of the Norther Flinders Ranges in South Australia but the more I noticed, the uniqueness of these mountains became more and more obvious. The High Atlas mountains contain Northern Africa’s highest peak, […]
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For Chris
You were a mentor, a role model, a peer and a friend. During the years we have known each other you taught me so much about this craft we love. You encouraged my critical eye, you never tolerated mediocrity, and you always spoke your mind. A week ago you said goodbye for the last time. […]
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Of all the strange creatures that keep their own secret lives in the waters of Southern Australia, Erskin’s Basket Star is up there in the realm of ‘oh wow’! As a starfish, and more specifically, a ‘brittle star’ they resemble some weird brain-like structure. About the size of a pair of clenched fists they hide […]
Read MoreBack to the Beach
The heat’s back and our local beach was jumping this evening. Social distancing seems to work in the open spaces like on the grassy picnic areas or down on the sand. Those in the water even better. I’m not so sure about the beachside bars and restaurants though. With our town just emerging from a […]
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