Two hundred and thirty years ago, Scotland’s favourite son, Robbie Burns, penned the line “the best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley”, which, roughly translated into Sassenach, is a proverbial expression signifying the futility of making plans that often go astray. As far as anyone can tell, Burns was not much into […]
History At The River Town
Its mouth is huge….! Big enough to swallow a car in a single gulp. Measuring in at 11m long and 6m wide, it’s easily the biggest fish I’ve ever seen. Its eyes are like beach balls. Every angler dreams of catching a fish this big but this whopper is going nowhere. That’s because it’s firmly […]
Victoria’s Other Great Scenic Drive
Two of Victoria’s most iconic attractions are linked by this coastal road trip. Why join the two destinations? Well, check out this drive that’s not just scenic, but also intriguing… Wilson’s Promontory and Phillip Island are two of Victoria’s most beloved natural treasures. At The Prom you’ll find wildlife at every turn (at the Tidal […]
Highland Bulls and Tidal Vistas
Lately we seem to have a knack for planning camping weekends when the weather is at its worst. Recently Victoria was hit with a severe cold snap, dumps of snow falls in unlikely places, destructive winds and icy temperatures that would test a polar bear. That was the day before I had to make the […]
Once Upon A Time Up There
A journey through the Snowys… All along the Illawong.. Today the wind was almost mild by Snowy Mountains’ standards, just below gale force as it sent Lorraine’s hair in untold varieties of patterns before she succumbed to a beanie which relieved her discomfort a little. It’s the kind of wind that makes you turn away […]