Macca's Meanderings

Hi again As promised I am starting a series of posts showing some of the amazing places we have been blessed to visit right across Australia. And often in these places we have met some equally amazing people.  In March, 2007 we took delivery of our brand new Trakmaster caravan in Melbourne. Before heading west and getting too far away from Melbourne, we decided to do a short trip to Wilson's Promontory and hopefully 'shake out' any problems with the van. Wilson's Promontory (the Prom) is the southern most point of the Australian mainland.  This caravan was the first, and only van we have owned. So back in 2007, we were very much learners at this caravaning game. On the way to the Prom, we stopped for a break. Upon entering the van we discovered that the fridge door had not been locked. While driving, the door had come opened and a bottle of fish sauce had fallen out of the fridge door and onto the floor. Somewhere along the way, the lid had come off. Rolling back and fo...

Hi everyone (after many months of silence).  On 12 May, Baylee June Macdonald joined our family - third child for Kristy and Dean who live in Darwin. So we drove up to Darwin from Yarraman, to meet Baylee arriving about a month after she was born. She is a real blessing. Baylee has suffered from colic however seems to be doing better now.  Below are a few photos of Baylee. One of her early smiles..... Baylee's tiny hand in mine. Baylee with uncle Jayson.  Baylee carefully studying Granny Nancy. Baylee with her older sister Amelia and older brother Noah. Recently Nancy and I were able to take Noah and Millie to the annual Darwin Show. We got there nice and early to beat the crowds. First stop was the animal exhibition.  All shapes and sizes - cute and cuddly. Getting up and close bottle feeding the little goats was a big hit - especially with Millie who is quite adventurous. After standing back a little and observing, Noah joined in too. For some time Noah has had an ...

Hi The photo below was taken on a cold, dark night in June, 2012 while I was working with Walpiri rangers in the Tanami Desert. The traditional name of this place is Nyukulka or Wilson Creek Flood-out.  I prefer Nyukulka. (Pronounced: Nyu-kul-ka). Later I will share why I was at Nyukulka however firstly I would like to shared a little about this photo and what it means to me. The trees are Ghost Gums, Common in Central Australia, To cope with the harsh summers,  They produce a white powder on their trunks and branches, An amazing natural heat control system. My camera flash really highlighted these white trunks and branches, I sometimes call this photo, 'Ghosts in the Tanami', Ghostly figures appearing out of the dark, a silent and cold desert night, Far from being spooky, there was is profound beauty, Far from being remote and disconnected, there was a personal message. The dark desert night background reminds me of life, At times, harsh, lonely and dark, Remote, unforgiving ...