Monthly Archives: February 2025

a sanctuary in their hearts

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You may not have sensed it from the dark elements I included in the previous post but I do actually like to have fun when I travel. In the post called Conventions and Conversions I admit to being a pedant …

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Crush humanity out of shape

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Before proceeding with today’s post I would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Nation – the Traditional Custodians of this land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders past, present, and emerging and extend …

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A multitude of people and yet a solitude

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It’s time to say goodbye to the land of the Eora People (Sydney) and board a Qantas jet to cross the continent to the Country of the Wajuk (Whadjuk) People (Perth). Combining travel time to and from airports and the …

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the last dream of my soul

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After our visit to the zoo, we were off for a tour of the second of the two icons gracing Sydney Harbour – the Sydney Opera House – which was tabbed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. It’s …

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Every living creature there

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My third day in Australia got off to an interesting start when my phone rang at 02:45. Although this call was one worth taking, it reminded me of the time difference to the US and going forward I turned on …

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