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• The fascinating Bowerbird 5 years ago My husband and I were out bush walking when we came across what appeared to be pieces of random blue objects scattered on the forest floor.  At first glance I thought it was irresponsible campers who had left behind their litter then we saw the wonderful solid structure made of dried sticks and...
• 103rd Anniversary of ANZAC Day 6 years ago  It is ANZAC Day today which is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey and in all subsequent wars. This morning my husband and I attended a dawn service at a local village...
• Camping out in the bush 6 years ago Our tent at a location in the Snowy River National Park We went away on a camping trip recently in the state of Victoria, in Australia.  My husband was keen as mustard but I was quite apprehensive.  The Australian bush can be quite intimidating to a novice like me with little camping...
• Phasmatodea aka Stick Insect 6 years ago Painting of Leaf Insects and Stick Insects by Marianne North, 1870s Phasmids otherwise known as Stick Insects are a fascinating and often overlooked member of the class Insecta.  They are absolute masters of camouflage and can be extremely difficult to spot due to their ability to...
• Australia off road 4x4 trailer UEV 490 6 years ago Australia is such a vast country/continent and I think the best way to explore it is by going camping.  A company called Conqueror Australia have fantastic off-road trailers but they are understandably very pricey.  I wanted to do a blog post about these trailers because they are Made in...

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