Road Train stopped in Elliot These monster trucks are quite impressive as they roam Australia's highways and byways at will. Measuring 150 feet in length, they are the means by which most merchandise and produce is transported across the vast realms of the outback.
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This truck is stopped in the town of Elliot, Northern Australia. Elliot is located on the Stuart Highway, just north of Alice Springs. At the time I was there, the Stuart Highway,which runs from... Read Full Story
Man-eating Grub Worm! Journeying thru the outback, a mate encounters all sorts of circumstances and adventures, there is never a dull moment! While staying in Alice Springs we had the opportunity to visit an aboriginal camp and observe some of their customs and living conditions. Most were living in primitive conditions with no protection from the weather. Today, as in the past, most still live off the land, eating whatever is available. They hunt with boomerangs, the boomerangs are... Read Full Story
Rock Art Ubirr rock Northern Territory Australia At the beginning of time, Beings rose from the earth and exclaimed, "I Am"! They each sang out their name, I am Snake, I am kangaroo. Thus they created their sacred songs and began moving across the barren earth bringing all things into being by mentioning their name.
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As they walked about , they sang mountains,rivers and all beings into existence. Wherever they went... Read Full Story
Young Aborigine Boys I saw this many time while touring the outback, at this particular site there were hundreds of hypodermic needles floating in the river. The aborigines have lost their way, not only is their way of life disappearing, but after living in the bush for thousands of years, that way of life is becoming not only impossible but unpopular as well. The problem is that after living for that long in the bush, it is hard for them to adapt to another way of life. Once example is that... Read Full Story
Tropic of Capricorn Not far north of Alice Springs is this marker signifying the Tropic of Capricorn, or the spot that the tropics are entered in the southern hemisphere. Entering this zone one doesn't get the feeling normally associated with the tropics,with temperatures hovering near 100 F and humidity a sweltering 3 % , and not a jungle within a thousand miles, one would never realize that he or she is in the tropics! The Tropic of Capricorn lies 23 degrees 26′ 22″ south of the Equator... Read Full Story
Around three hours drive north of Perth (Australia) is a weird travel wonder with thousands of limestone pillars poking out of an arid... Read more and see photos at Travel Wonders of the World . Read Full Story
One of the greatest luxury in life is traveling. There are so many beautiful places to see, people to meet and cultures to sink in to. I happened to stumble upon this great ad spot for Melbourne , Victoria, Australia. This spot was directed by Glendyn Ivin, one of the most talented directors from the little town of Melbourne. The spot perfectly showcased the classic charm the town has. I love the concept of the ball of yarn. Its certainly one way of marking the places of you've been to and... Read Full Story
Tropic of Capricorn Not far north of Alice Springs is this marker signifying the Tropic of Capricorn, or the spot that the tropics are entered in the southern hemisphere. Entering this zone one doesn't get the feeling normally associated with the tropics,with temperatures hovering near 100 F and humidity a sweltering 3 % , and not a jungle within a thousand miles, one would never realize that he or she is in the tropics! The Tropic of Capricorn lies 23 degrees 26′ 22″ south of the Equator... Read Full Story
Sydney Opera House Besides the kangaroo, nothing symbolizes Australia more than the Opera House, it has quickly become one of the most recognizable structures in the world! Even though it has a short history, only opening in 1973, it is as recognizable as the Pyramids of Giza and the Colosseum of Rome!
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Situated on Bennelong Point, the skyline of the Sydney Harbour Bridge along with the blue water and... Read Full Story
