Mum’s been so busy lately she asked me to write this post. I’m taking inspiration from my mate Finn over at Muddling through my Middle Age. For those who don’t know me, my name is Harry, and mum and dad adopted me from a shelter 15 years ago. I was only one then and a … More From Rescue to Retirement
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello” – Paulo Coehlo. In just a few weeks (on Remembrance Day, the 11th of the 11th) we’ll be saying goodbye to our home of 26 years, and “Hello new life” as we start afresh and continue life’s adventure in our … More The Big Shift
There’s so much change in the air. Can you feel it? Whether it’s a change of season or something even bigger, sometimes I feel like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, caught up in that whirlwind. At the moment we’re juggling work at Halls Haven in the Grampians whilst simultaneously clearing our home back in … More The Bigger Picture
A road trip around Australia opens up so many possibilities when it comes to where to park the van. It could be a free campground in the middle of nowhere, a clifftop spot with the ocean below or a sprawling cattle station where the sheep have the best views. Some of our most memorable stays … More Station Stays around Australia
“Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings.” What a year of change it’s been and it continues. So much has happened since we returned from our big road trip. We’ve changed our lifestyle, choosing to work in the Grampians and commuting back and forth to our home for the past three months. Now for the … More When Endings become New Beginnings
Now I’m not suggesting you can do the Grampians in 24 hours. There’s so much to experience, from the “Wonderland” hikes to the magic of Mackenzies Falls, from wineries and wildlife to everything in between. I’ve blogged about this area many times. Still, there’s always new places to discover. So on our day off from … More 24 Hours in the Grampians
Exactly one year ago today we set off for our big trip around Australia. It was a road trip that changed the course of our lives. Those who’ve read and followed our adventures will be aware of our journey and the lifestyle changes that came about because of our decision to travel. Since we’ve returned … More The Stories We Create
It’s been over a month since we returned from our epic trip around Australia, a trip that morphed from three months on the road to ten. Not only did we journey through the centre of Australia and the length of the west coast, but it took me through a bit of an inner journey of … More Changing Course in the Grampians
As we settle back into Victoria after our epic ten months travelling around Australia, I reflect on our time away and how grateful I am for it all Looking back it’s hard to know where to start so thank goodness for this blog which allowed me to journal our adventures. With so much wow factor … More When the Journey Changes Direction
After leaving the moody blues on the Eyre Peninsula coastline we head inland and begin our adventure in the Gawler Ranges. Our first stop is Wudinna, pronounced Wuddna, as said a truckie on the UHF radio coming into town. It has a nice vibe, there’s a huge statue of The Australian Farmer, a scenic 30km … More Exploring the Gawler Ranges
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