Monthly Archives: December 2011
How many Emu’s can you see in this photograph?
Today we travelled from Burra to Broken Hill. Along the way we saw a Kangaroo, an Albino Kangaroo, Crows, Magpies, Hawks, an Eagle and a bunch of Emus. How many emu’s can you see in the photo? We also stopped about another 40 km up the road to inspect a dry creek bed in an … Continue reading
The Two That Got Away
Though we tried not to focus on the fact, it is true that today is our last full day at Goolwa. Dave and I spent some time up in the adult’s lounge this morning while the kids went to a Junior Masterchef Masterclass (Marine Cove style). We played pool and did a bit of work … Continue reading
Relentless
Wind…Water…Sun…elements that shape the world we live in. Today, we took a walk to Granite Island, off the coast of Victor Harbor. Crossing the causeway and following the path around the island, I stopped to look at (and photograph) many things (no, I didn’t do it just as a way of pacing my walk). The … Continue reading
A pastime cast in stone – Granite Island
One “must do” every visit to Victor Harbor is to go out on Granite island. A leisurely stroll across the causeway peering down into the channel of water that flows between the island and the coast hoping to spot some marine life of one form or another is mandatory. I like to wander out onto … Continue reading
Fish and bits
No coastal holiday is complete without a spot of fishing….and today was our day to spend wetting the line. Due to limited space in the car, we had not brought our own rods and tackle, though fortunately the boys had a few rods and were able to bring them along and share with the girls. … Continue reading
The Cockle Train
Whenever we have spoken about this trip to Goolwa, David has mentioned taking a ride on The Cockle Train. In times gone by, the Cockle Train, which runs between Goolwa and Victor Harbor, was a horse drawn tram and then a steam train, however it is currently a diesel engine carriage (though apparently it is … Continue reading
By extension
Yesterday, I wrote about my observation of the kids having ready made friends…today, I experienced the satisfaction of being accepted into an established family network. Our trip to Adelaide this Christmas is to spend time with Dave’s family, who all live in the southern parts of Australia, around Adelaide and Melbourne. Now, this isn’t the first … Continue reading