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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 …
Posted in Australia - Fall 2024
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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 …
Posted in Australia - Fall 2024
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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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Recalled to life
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With our brief walk through The Rocks complete, Road Scholar had nothing more planned for us on this, our first full day in Sydney. This seemed an odd choice to me at the time. Most of the group had arrived …
Posted in Australia - Fall 2024
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