Camping with Dad

The other day Dad and I went camping not far from Orroroo. We had a great time and so did Gypsy the wonder dog! This is the view from the hill we climbed, with Gypsy in the picture.  [Read more...]

Tourism Interpretation - George Aldridge

I picked up the original of this cartoon by George Aldridge in a fund-raising auction at the recent Hearts and Minds Conference in Adelaide. The conference was put on by Interpretation Australia Association. Various keynote speakers and presenters from around Australia and overseas made the conference well worth attending. Interpretation being what makes visiting a place like the Flinders Ranges worthwhile, whether it’s Wadlata Outback Centre or a yarn with a local. Georges interpretation shows Burke and Wills who perished up near... MORE

Red-capped robin at Bendleby

Despite the drought many plants and animals are doing well at Bendleby, thanks to the land management practices of the Luckrafts. Petroica goodenovii This is a female, camouflaged well for her environment. See Birds in the Backyard for more detail http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=167  [Read more...]