I love planning a road trip, the anticipation and research, the sense of adventure and finally the freedom of being on the road. Next year, all going well and as I’ve mentioned before, we’ll be heading north to the Red Centre and the Kimberleys.
Thinking about the epic distances we’ll be covering makes me realise how tiny we are in the grand scheme of things in this vast land.
Australia has so much outback country it makes even our biggest vehicles and rigs look like tiny match box cars. But we’ll be prepared.
Australia has so many lakes that it makes our boats look like tiny bath toys.
And it has so much coastline that the hub and I look tiny and lost in a sea of blue.
To be immersed in waters so pristine is food for the soul.
Australia has so much open water that our surfers look like a speck in the ocean.
Australia has so many forest tracks and towering gums that walking amongst them, as we love to do, makes us feel like dwarves in nature.
Australia has such a wonderland of mountainous tracks that make us feel insignificant, yet at the same time it makes me feel a part of something bigger.
Australia has a lot of big icons that can make us feel tiny but it also has a lot of heart and soul and the only way to experience it is to taste it. And embrace it.
I guarantee that, despite all of this vastness, if you visit my beautiful country you won’t feel tiny.
You’ll feel a part of it.
Inspired by The Weekly Photo Challenge: Tiny
Beautiful. One of these days, I’m going to make it there! What a beautiful place.
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It is. Hope you make it here one day.
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I didn’t know about the lakes. I like the way you sometimes include your feet
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Thanks Derrick, best mode of transport!
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What a lovely place!
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It is, thanks Arlene.
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Your photos are always so beautiful! Maybe I should move to Australia, sounds great hehe.. The blue calm ocean on your photo looks really cool – where is it in Australia? No danger of sharks, jellyfish etc there? Planning is one of my favorite parts of traveling too 🙂 I usually book months ahead so it always gives me something to look forward to!
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Hey Pooja, the beach photo was on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, such a gorgeous coastal stretch. Thanks for your comment . Sounds like you need to start planning a trip … 😊
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The Territory is a magical spiritual place, you will love it!
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Can’t wait! What was your favorite place Glenys?
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Kings Canyon is spectacular and Ormiston Gorge near Alice Springs was an incredible place to stay a few days. If you can, look at driving the Mereenie Loop road, through aboriginal lands. Finke River / Palm Valley is another great spot to camp. Surprisingly civilised with toilet block and solar showers. Big tip everywhere is to take your own firewood in for campfires during freezing nights!
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Sounds fantastic Glenys. Lots to look into and it’s always good talking to people who’ve done it before. I imagine you’d have these trips up on your blog. How long did you spend up there?
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Wow! Those are tall tree’s!
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Yep, made me feel even smaller than I already am!
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My dream one day to visit…beautiful piece!
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Thanks so much. Hope your dream comes true.
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Australia really is a large country. It’s hard for us in Europe to understand. What about the standard of the roads? Are most of them made of tar?
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The road standard is good. Most of our major roads are tar although once in the outback many roads are dirt. It really depends where you are. As you said, Australia is a huge country.
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Anticipation is so fun! : )
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It sure is!
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I would love to visit – I bet it’s amazing! 🙂
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I think so but I’m pretty biased! 😊
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I would hope so! ☺
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What an incredible place! I have to ask about snakes because every time I hear about Australia outback, I hear about snakes! Do you see a lot on the trails or hardly ever? Great piece!
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Thanks and yes there are snakes about and you have to be wary, especially in summer, but to be quite honest I’ve hardly seen any.
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lovely tribute to a stunningly beautiful country!
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Thank you!
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this makes me wanna go to Australia….
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Ah, mission accomplished …
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Been travelling a lot too..so your place is now in my bucket list
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Hope you make it here one day Mich.
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Ahh…I so want to visit! You paint a glorious picture. The roads look amazing and not a place I’d want to break down. Miriam, I hope the tourist board are giving you some rewards! 😀😀
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Haha No rewards for me just yet Annika! And no, I wouldn’t want to break down out in the middle of nowhere either. Must admit that’s a worry of mine so we might invest in a sat Nav/beacon phone before we leave on out big trip.
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I like Australia before I got to know your blog Miriam… but after having read your posts for months, I now LOVE Australia. It’s such a beautiful country and your photos are always really awesome and amazing!!!
My closest friend here in my office migrated there recently with her family. They’re staying somewhere in Melbourne now and she’s been showing beautiful pictures in her FB. 🙂 I hope to visit your country one time…
P.S. I like your quirky pose with your kids…and the picture with hub on the beach, it looks like you were in paradise! 🙂
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Thanks so much Nina for your kind words. And how awesome that your closest friend is now living right here on Melbourne . Now you have the perfect excuse to come visit! 😊
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Haha! yes… she’s inviting us to visit next year when they get more settled.. we’ll see… 🙂
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Better start saving …
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Definitely…especially now that the holidays around the corner! 😉
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I agree. It’s great to have a holiday to look forward and plan for. I like to have another one in the planning stage before the current one ends so I have something else to anticipate. We’re hoping to have a few caravan road trips next year.
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Sounds good Carole. You sound like me … I’m already looking ahead, to tomorrow, and another over nighter!
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Excellent. I hope you have nice weather.
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Thanks. The forecast is looking good. 😊
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Have a great time.
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We have relatives in Adelaide. One day we will travel. Thanks for sharing. All the best. Karen http://www.karengimson.wordpress.com
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Great excuse to visit then Karen. Thanks for dropping by.
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Aw, I love how you ended this! I want to visit your amazingly beautiful Australia! 😊
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Thanks Jenny, aren’t you sweet!
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It’s not just your beautiful photos that make Australia look so lovely, Miriam, but also the spirit you put into them.
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Aw, thanks so much Kim. That means a lot. Have a wonderful Friday.
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I’m on my way. And I want my picture taken on the giant bench!
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Oh yay! I’ll save you a spot!
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Thanks.
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Very big on beauty.
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It is indeed. Perfect summary!
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How hard would it be for me if I wanted to go over there and study photography or work as a photographer for a few months? From the states to Australia… I want to get away so badly!
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Hey Eric, nothing’s hard if you’ve got the money to get over here and the drive and determination to make it work. There’s plenty of photography courses and opportunities. Start checking out things online and go from there. I reckon go for it!
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You’ve got an amazing trip ahead of you. That camera will get a serious workout.
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Oh yes, it definitely will. Can’t wait.
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One day, hopefully, I shall visit.
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I hope you do too.
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Love the seventh picture. Looks perfect for a peaceful moment admiring nature around you 🙂
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Thanks Cristina, perfect indeed.
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Australia has so many beautiful places, and I didn’t know about most of them before I stumbled upon your blog. Seriously, I am going to have to make it there someday…..
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I hope you do Ann. Then we’d definitely meet up!
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The tourists organizations should be paying you. Every time I read one of your posts I end up wanting to buy a ticket to Australia. The photos add so much.
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That’s too funny! Perhaps I should send them my link. Thank you, you’re sweet.
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I totally agree Miriam! I feel like I’ve only just touched the surface in this beautiful vast country of yours, you must point me to your favourite guides so I can plan some more travels and camping trips! Did I see some lavender in the shot with your feet? 😉 I can’t tell on my tiny phone screen – but it looks just beautiful 💜 xx
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From memory that was lavender at my feet. And yes, I’d be more than happy to point you in the right direction Hayley, we’re so blessed in this country. Even I feel I’ve barely scratched the surface …
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Thank you Miriam! Your travels really do inspire me xx
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You made me wanna visit Australia asap ☺☺☺☺☺
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Oh that’s great Maja. xo
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Love it, words and photos !
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Thanks Ruth.
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just found your blog! the forest in Australia and the mountainous tracks were my fav photos. it’s great that you go exploring :))
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Yes, I must admit I absolutely love getting out and exploring. I’ve actually just got back from another camping weekend. Thank you so much for reading and following.
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lol that is awesome! hope it was fun :)) –jess
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It was certainly different Jess! I’ll be writing about it in the next day or so. Cheers.
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Good! Will be happy to read about it :))
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Hi there, well I have to admit you live in one of the places I’ve always wanted to visit so I’ll be sure to come visit!
Thanks for dropping by my place. Cheers from down under
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Phenomenal photo’s Miriam. Wow -sounds like you’re planning an amazing trip… Something wonderful to look forward to by the sound of it! Have a great week… xx
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Thanks Wendy, you too. Enjoy your week. It’s been a scorcher of a Monday so far here. Hope it’s nice where you are. xo
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Errr…”No” – it’s the absolute opposite here… The salt gritter waggons were out in force on the motorway last night and we’ve woken up to ‘icy’ windows to scrape off the cars… Bitterly cold! brrrrrrr….. I’ll think about you enjoying the sun and imagine I’m there as I freeze my fingers off this morning de-icing the car.. haha! Sounds like you’re in for a lovely week – Enjoy it! x
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Brrr! Hey Wendy, seems I spoke too soon. Our hot balmy day has changed and now the temperature has dropped and the rains have come. And it’s meant to be this way all week. Aagh. My 15yo son is on a survival camp all week 🙁 Stay warm Wendy xo
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Oh dear… I didn’t mean to send our bad weather across the ocean.. That’s jealousy for you – it clearly set up a negative ripple – sorry! Oops – sorry Miriam’s son – Hope it’s not too horrible!!! It’s definitely stay indoors as much as possible weather here in Manchester and has been stormy and chucking it down all day! x
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That’s okay Wendy, don’t feel bad. The weather is lousy here and not ideal for camp but it’ll teach him resilience. 😊 xo
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I suspect it will but I don’t envy you with the return ‘dirty washing!’ xx
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Oh yuk, me neither. 😦
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haha! … xx
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Miriam, another beautiful post! I really like the way you capture the beauty of road trips and the feeling of being infinitesimally small to the backdrop of vast landscapes. Travelling has been such a humbling experience for me. Especially, when I see such gorgeous landscapes, I find it hard to stop my eyes from watering. Isn’t the world so beautiful! 🙂 Thanks for a great post! 🙂 hugs
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Yes, the world is indeed beautiful Cheryl. I love that we both see it through grateful eyes, no matter what country we’re traveling in. Thanks for your wonderful comment, it’s always appreciated. Hugs back xo
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This post speaks so much to me. Yes! This is truly what Australia is all about. There is so much to discover and I’m sure happy to call this wonderful country my home.
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Thank you so much for reblogging this Sandra. We are lucky indeed to live in this wonderful country.
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I have family that live in Perth and visited many years ago when I was 21. I’d love to visit again one day, shame this vast country is so far away. I’d love to be one of its tiny visitors
one day….
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Hi Marje, Perth is lovely. I feel the same way about so many countries that I’d like to visit. We’re so far away (and our funds don’t stretch that far!) Thanks for your comment.
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Know the feeling…. 🙂
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Nicely done, Miriam 🙂 🙂 Having just read about your emergency I’m mindful of all that could go wrong in that wilderness, but so, I know, are you. And well prepared.
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Thanks Jo. Yes, lots could go wrong but I guess we can’t go through life thinking like that or we’d miss out on a lot of adventures. xo
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Gorgeous Miriam! thanks for the tour around your world! My favorite was the trek through the forest– gum trees. We call the Eucalyptus trees here and we have them everywhere– imported from Australia. What a fun post!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it Rhonda. Thank you.
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One day! I’m not much for traveling, but one day I hope I get to your gorgeous country to visit you! *hugs*
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I hope so too, my dear friend. And if it’s not in this world or this country we’ll definitely meet in another life. ❤️
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While Texas is usually thought of as the largest state in the US…Alaska actually is and having lived in both I can tell you that Alaska has that same vast feeling that you’re talking about. The pictures are stunning and immediately reminded me of how small I felt there. (In a good way) Texas has the wide open spaces that make you feel like you can see for miles and miles but Alaska has the mountains and water and those two things captivate me.
I enjoyed this post a lot Miri. Made me think about places I haven’t in a long time. 🙂
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Hey Nikki, I’m glad you enjoyed my post and that it made you think of your own country. Sounds as though you live in a pretty special part of the world too. xo
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You are making me so jealous – I so want to do the Kimberley… Funny it seems we are blogging about very similar things these days 🙂
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That’s good! You’ll just keep inspiring me and giving me things and places to look forward to.
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We can inspire one another… next up in the Australian series is Fraser Island
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Oh, I love Fraser Island. Hub and I had adventures there pre-kids and then went back just a couple of years ago. Great place.
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I really want to take Megan one day… as only visited pre marriage but it was so incredible…
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Oh yes, it really is. I’m sure you’ll get there …
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I love the little I’ve seen of Australia – Melbourne, Alice Springs, Uluru, and Sydney. Hope to make it back some day!
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Definitely! There’s so much to see here Melissa.
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A beautiful post about a beautiful country – a real wonderland! One day…
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Just how I feel . .. one day I’d love to get to Canada. Heavy sigh …
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Wonderful Miriam! Sorry I’ve been absent lately. Life has been very busy. Hope all is well. 🙂
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Nice to see you Nicole. Hope life slows down a bit for you. There’s lots going on here as well.
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All of that and more Miriam. I love this sunburnt country.
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We’re lucky aren’t we?😎
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What a lovely place!
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