Monthly Archives: July 2015

Last day, cool and wet, so preparing me well for predicted 15 degrees in Glasgow. It’s a long haul, but at least Emirates airlines have great service, so it’s as good as it can be. I’m getting excited about seeing … Continue reading →

Flew from Alice Springs to Melbourne (a short 2.4 hours) to arrive in their coldest spell for decades! Actual frost on the ground – I was surprised to see they water the garden after frost to prevent the veggies from … Continue reading →

The first surprise is just how long it takes to get to Alice Springs – 3 hours 15 mins flying time from Brisbane. The temperature was a challenge too, 0 at night and up to 19 during the day. The … Continue reading →

Heading out to Alice Springs tomorrow (Sunday) for 4 days, including a trip to Uluru. Weather forecast predicts 0 – 15 but sunny. Hmm! Not too worried about the heat, then, more about how to keep warm. I’ve worn holes … Continue reading →

I’ve been whale spotting at Hastings Point on a beautiful clear day – but oh boy there’s a wind off that ocean. I saw a few spouts and a tail thrash down on the water, but haven’t yet seen the … Continue reading →