Once more upon the waters, yet once more.And the waves bound beneath meLike a steed that knows its rider… – Lord … Continue reading Wet Sunday in the Whitsundays

At Roper Bar I discover I am swimming with crocodiles. And not the harmless freshwater variety, either. These are the … Continue reading Crocodile Country

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. – Maori Proverb I meet the coast at … Continue reading COASTING THE CATLINS

Fifty Shades of Green By Fergus Blakiston He wears the colours of the summer soldier, carries the green flag all … Continue reading Fifty Shades of Green

TRUE COLORS By Fergus Blakiston  “And Wilderness is Paradise enow…” – Omar Khayyam I thought I would die on the Dampier … Continue reading TRUE COLOURS

THE HARMONY OF HEIGHT By Fergus Blakiston Out of the maze of valleys, The thousand mountains, shining, Lifting their rock … Continue reading The Harmony of Height

UNDER THE SUN by Fergus Blakiston You’re in by Karumba, Where the fishing boats come in; I can’t believe this … Continue reading Under The Sun

BEWITCHING BROOME by Fergus Blakiston I dig my toes into the sand, the ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn … Continue reading Bewitching Broome

VANISHING POINT By Fergus Blakiston Did I get lost while I was gone I travelled space for much too long….. … Continue reading Vanishing Point