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| 5th November 2008 J J | - From: Kangaroo Island Our breaks are when we are sleeping. We're having fun. |
| 3rd November 2008 Connie | - From: Kangaroo Island I know I keep using the word amazing...but everything you have shared is amazing! Do you ever feel you have crammed too much new stuff into your brain and need a break? (Perhaps not, as you both re seasoned travelers-) |
| 2nd November 2008 J J | - From: Back to The Alice and the Ghan Thanks again for your comments. Can't imagine living in Alice Springs, but I actually wouldn't mind trying it for a year. It was fascinating to me. We enjoyed our stay there, everybody was very nice to us. |
| 2nd November 2008 J J | Dingos - From: Back to The Alice and the Ghan I did see a dingo a few weeks/days (I can't remember) but we didn't see any in Uluru where we saw the warning sign. There are warnings because they can be dangerous. You must not have seen that movie based on a true story where the lady said, "The dingo ate my baby!" Nobody believed her, but it turned out to be true. The dingo took the baby from their tent. The area that I wrote about on this blog entry is what most of Australia IS like. But, of course, only a very small percentage of Australians live there, most of the people live in the cities. |
| 1st November 2008 Mark of Sydney | The red centre - From: Back to The Alice and the Ghan Joe and Judy, I am still loving your blogs. They are easily the most entertaining and educational ones on this site. My wife and I lived in Alice Springs for a year in the 80s and it seems nothing much has changed. The biggest things that happened there during our stay, were the grand opening of K Mart and the Todd River Races (in that order). I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey and I will be following you on this blog with great interest. My wife reckons I am stalking you. Ha ha |
| 31st October 2008 Connie | - From: Back to The Alice and the Ghan The pictures are wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd eat the kangaroo meat. They look cute in your pics and at the zoo...maybe if I knew they were mean like chickens- Jim was in Utah for his birthday- Mutual of Omaha is buying more loans, and thinking about expanding. He came home Wed night, and left yesterday to bond with the hunters in Hays/Palco. He was a little torn about going- he'll miss Halloween, his favorite holiday- he goes handing out candy and seeing the kids. Mocha and I will fill in tonight. This part of your trip is what I picture when thin king about Australia- but maybe it is only a small part? And the dingo warning sign: did you see any? And why the warning? Curious minds want to know:) |
| 31st October 2008 J J | Birds - From: The Rock We are loving the birds, Joe has already added 130 new ones to his life list...haven't written a blog for today yet, but we saw around 20 emus from the train today...very exciting for us. |
| 28th October 2008 Lois Settles | Thanks, we missed this one. - From: The Rock Judy, I am enjoying each and every blog. What fun for you and Joe. Wish we were there. So fun to see these things we missed when we were there. Aren't the birds WONDERFUL!!!!?? Look forward to your next epistle. Love, Lois |
| 28th October 2008 J J | - From: A Town Like Alice Not like Death Valley, other than being dry. There are no cacti here. Lots of funny looking trees and totally different animals, plus the dirt is red. Thanks for the comments. |
| 27th October 2008 Connie | - From: A Town Like Alice You have seen an incredible amount of variety in Australia already- I assume the interior is desolate, like the movies. Does it seem similar to Death Valley? I've spent more time in the stretch in Utah, near Green River, but that is more "moonlike", high desert plains-arid. We look forward to your next entries- |
| 27th October 2008 J J | Magnetic Termites - From: Plunge Pool Day at Litchfield NP They are called magnetic because all the mounds are "finlike" and are are oriented north and south like the needle on a compass. They build the mounds this way to stay cool in the heat. Most of the termite mounds we see don't look like this at all, as you can tell by the other photos. So the "magnetic" mounds are special. Can't wait to hear about your Copper Canyon trip. Hope you had as much fun as we did there. |
| 27th October 2008 J J | - From: Plunge Pool Day at Litchfield NP Yes, Darwin is in the northern part of Australia, and closer to the equator. A plunge pool is simply a natural pool at the bottom of waterfalls, great for swimming in on a hot day. Neither the crocs nor the termites are a bother. We see the mounds, but don't see the termites. |
| 24th October 2008 Connie | - From: Plunge Pool Day at Litchfield NP Ok, I have a few questions: why is it so hot near Darwin- closer to the equator? And what is a plunge pool? Great pics, by the way...which was better: the crocs or the termites? |
| 24th October 2008 Lois Settles | What a life!!! - From: Plunge Pool Day at Litchfield NP Just back from Copper Canyon,Judy so just now getting caught up on your blog. I LOVE it! What a great trip. You are seeing lots more of Australia than we got to see (in nearly four weeks). We did see all the animals you mentioned....and the birds were wonderful. Did not see the enormous termite mounds. Why do they call them "magnetic"? Are they magnetic? Thanks for including us in your blog I am enjoying every bit of it. Love, Lois |
| 18th October 2008 Caroline Evans | Can't wait to get back - From: Port Douglas at Last Hey, great to read your blogs. Good stuff. Like the illustrations too. Gotta get back to Australia and see what you're seeing. Also, ho ho! Imagining what fun Joe is having seeing all those new birds - isn't it a joy to identify one new bird after another. |
| 18th October 2008 Roberta | A+ - From: Rainforest Tracks You're doing a first class job documenting your trip. |
| 18th October 2008 J J | - From: Port Douglas at Last Didn't see anything but beauty.... |
| 18th October 2008 J J | - From: Rainforest Tracks barramundi are fish, and you are right about the well-being center...expensive place to get pampered |
| 17th October 2008 Connie | - From: Rainforest Tracks Ok, two questions: what are baramundi (I assume they are some kind of fish), and what is a well-being center- a fancy spa? Can't wait to see what you will do next... |
| 15th October 2008 Connie | - From: Port Douglas at Last Wow. I can hardly imagine the incredible beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. I've read about environmental damage to the Reef because of pollution- did you see any? I hope not- |
| 15th October 2008 J J | - From: Fraser Island Should be Called Treasure Island Thanks, Mark. I wish you were traveling with us to show us what not to miss. |
| 11th October 2008 Mark | Keep up the great work - From: Fraser Island Should be Called Treasure Island I love reading your blog. Although I have been to all the places you have been, I feel like I am seeing them again through a different perspective. I hope you keep on enjoying your trip and your interactions with the people of Australia. Regards, Mark of Sydney |
| 10th October 2008 Connie | - From: We're in the Jucy Camper Club I'm still trying to figure out how all of that stuff (including both of you) fits into a Toyota Sienna... Great pictures, as usual. Keep having fun- |
| 10th October 2008 J J | Kangaroos - From: Pacific Coast Highway Responding to Ed and Sandy.... Ask a simple question...I get an encyclopedia. Thanks for the responses. Now I know all about the roos. |
| 9th October 2008 Ed | Where do kangaroos go during the day? - From: Pacific Coast Highway Here is the answer and some other odd facts about your new friends. (I ate some once. If I remember right it tasted like liver, not chicken.) Kangaroos are marsupials found nearly exclusively in Australia, with some living in parts of Papua New Guinea. There are over 60 different species of kangaroos and they often live in groups (or mobs) of up to 50 kangaroos. But where do kangaroos live? This article will answer that very question and also look at six interesting facts about kangaroos. Where do Kangaroos Live Kangaroos live in varying and diverse climates across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Kangaroos can live in arid or cold conditions, in rainforests or deserts. They live on rocky mountains, in desert plains or in the rainforest. They are nocturnal animals, generally resting in shady areas during the day and eating at night. Some species of kangaroos are active in early morning and late afternoon. In Australia they live in all states and territories, including Tasmania. So now you know where kangaroos live, let’s look at six cool facts about kangaroos. Six Interesting Kangaroo Facts Fact 1: Kangaroos are really quite disgusting! They regurgitate their food the first time they swallow it so they can chew and swallow it a second time. Fact 2: Kangaroos are not farmed, but are hunted in the wild for their meat. The meat is actually quite healthy, being low in cholesterol and believed to reduce blood pressure. Fact 3: The kangaroo is an Australian icon. It is featured on the Australian coat of arms and is the symbol of the Australian airline Qantas. Fact 4: Kangaroos can go without drinking for up to 3 months, providing that there food contains some water. Fact 5: Red Kangaroos can reach speed of up to 70km/h (44mph) over short distances and can sustain a comfortable speed of 35km/h (22mph) for over 2 hours. Fact 6: Kangaroos are preyed upon by only 2 other animals- the dingo and the Australian wild dog. |
| 9th October 2008 Sandy | More input - From: Gray Skies, Meat Pies, Goodbyes Would love to see pics of the birds, wildlife and the food too - |
| 8th October 2008 Sandy | Kangaroo, aka "The Edible Icon" - From: Pacific Coast Highway "Potoroids . . . make nests while tree-kangaroos lie above ground in trees. Larger species of kangaroo tend to shelter under trees or in caves and rock clefts." "Kangaroo products processed for export, including quilts hand-crafted by kangaroos, kangaroo art prints, and kangaroo-made pottery, must undergo inspection by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) officials." One of these paragraphs is true, the other is partially true. |
| 8th October 2008 Sandy | kangaroos - From: Pacific Coast Highway "Scientists in Australia are trying to find out why kangaroo flatulence contains almost no green house gasses - unlike that of cattle and sheep." From the Discovery Channel. Suprisingly hard to find straightforward advice on where a kangaroo can go to get a good day's sleep, though. Are there coastal kangaroos? |
| 8th October 2008 J J | It's Hard to Compare - From: Pacific Coast Highway Every place is so different, it's difficult to say how this one compares. It's easier traveling where people speak English and the drivers are very civil here, we think more polite than the USA. But, it's very expensive here compared to South and Central Americas. Thanks for your comments, Connie. |
| 8th October 2008 Connie | - From: Pacific Coast Highway Judy- How does this trip compare to the others you've taken? So far, your photos are gorgeous (as usual). |
| 6th October 2008 Connie | - From: Gray Skies, Meat Pies, Goodbyes Another great day in another paradise:) The meat pies sound familiar; in Omaha they're called shepherd pies, and include chopped carrots with the beef. Not exactly low cal- Do the Aussies have mixed feelings about the Chinese like the Canadians do in Vancouver? Today Kellie, Dana and I walked Race for the Cure downtown with 67,000 of our best friends. Very inspiring, and the weather was cool but not rainy. Jim was the chauffeur... Kellie cut her hair this weekend; after two years of growing, she had 10" of pony tail to send off for cancer patients' wigs. She's happy she did it, and happy to be done. Can't wait for your next "installment"; safe travels to you both. |
| 4th October 2008 Connie | - From: Sydney and the New Vegemite Spokesman Hi Joe and Judy- Your trip looks wonderful so far; I'm always amazed at the places you go to. Did you ever figure out where the cockatoos go? Oh- I've eaten Vegemite (neighbors from Australia), and you're right: it tastes like a heavy dose of salt mixed in dirt. Blah. Looking forward to your next entry- Connie |
| 27th September 2008 Pete & Sally | Have a great trip! - From: 30 Pound Limit Thoughts are with you guys as you embark on this next wonderful adventure! Love, Sally and Pete |
| 26th September 2008 Connie | Bon Voyage - From: 30 Pound Limit Judy and Joe- I always look forward to living vicariously through your adventures; much better than a travel series:) Travel safely- |