“There is a period in life when we go backwards as we advance.” ~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Most people would argue that there’s no point in going backwards. After all, isn’t January traditionally a time when we look ahead, make resolutions or choose a word or theme that encapsulates what we want to achieve or focus … More Expansive in 2024
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” From the creativity of farmers in the fields of North Queensland to the cool and colourful Melbourne city skyline, the world keeps turning. The sun rises and sets, people seek purpose, to be happy and find their own version of peace … More End of Year Wishes – Enjoy the Ride
“Travelling – it leaves you breathless then turns you into a storyteller.” As the year draws to a close I reflect on the past twelve months: all the changes, all we’ve seen and done, the house sitting and travel and the freedom and flexibility we’ve enjoyed. It’s been a year of trust, surrender and going … More Stories and Reflections
To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.”~ Bill Bryson I don’t take anything for granted. Every day is a gift. And … More HOUSE-SITTING: From Cooktown to Cairns
For nine weeks I walked along a beautiful stretch of pristine beach in Far North Queensland. Every day I breathed in fresh sea air, felt the sun on my back and the gentle breeze on my cheeks. Some days the skies were grey but it was always peaceful. Everyone deserves peace. This short post is … More A Peace Bubble from Far North Queensland
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” — Alan W. Watt Roughly this time last year I was celebrating my birthday in Hurstbridge, our then home of 26 years. Fast forward one year and here we are in remote Far North … More See Change in September
Once there was a traveller, passing through Cooktown in Far North Queensland, caravanning with her husband. She sensed something special in the small coastal town and when they left, a few days later, en route to a house sit in Mossman, she said to him “I could easily spend a few months here. I feel … More The Cosmos takes us back to Cooktown
After our trip to The Tip we arrive back in Mossman, back to our home stay for another three weeks. We’d already fallen in love with the dogs and the two birds the week prior to leaving so, coming in to an exuberant welcome from Benji and Marley, feels like coming home. The Homesit The … More A Month in Mossman
We’re tired and a bit grouchy after an unusually long day on the road so at Mount Carbine we stop at the pub to ask for directions. They suggest we try Mary Farms five kilometres up the road and to ask for Max. It wasn’t on our radar but, as we arrive, the gate is … More The Charm of Mary Farms
“Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” Anonymous From Bowen we head north to Bluewater where we free camp for a couple of nights, using it as a base to commute to Townsville, where we buy four new tyres. Our car costs are ongoing, but that’s okay because so is our journey. Townsville … More Curious Connections
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