The Australian Outback is yet another unbelievable part of this vast and diverse land. It's a living desert where the roads just go for endless miles. It's about a 3000km drive between Adelaide in South Australia up to Darwin at the top of the Northern Territory. There's a surprising amount of life out here - it's not just sand and rocks- from kangaroos and wild horses and wild camels and dingoes, to snakes and lizards and birds. There's also an abundance of pant life. When it rains, man, it POURS. Roads can be closed due to flash flooding, and rivers, which are nothing but dry sand beds for years and years, can suddenly come alive with raging flood waters. We were fortunate enough to see both sun and rain, especially in areas that it hasn't rained ... read more

Hey Now! Crossed over from the mainland to spend a couple of days on Kangaroo Island, in South Australia. It's a fairly primitive island, with relatively few amenities to speak of, and has a really remote feel even though it's only a 45 minute ferry ride off the coast. Once here though, you're in another world altogether. Typically, there's an abundance of wildlife, including kangaroos, penguins, and koalas. However, due to the severe weather we ran into, all we got to see plenty of were Australian Sea Lions and New Zealand Fur Seals. The terrain and coastline are spectacular, and with the hurricane like winds, we got to witness the wrath of the Indian Ocean up close. The main scenic and wildlife areas are about a 150 km drive from the island's docking point, so there ... read more

Tasmania is a truly remarkable, relatively undiscovered paradise. It has everything! Mountains, rivers, ocean, waterfalls, secluded beaches, unusual wildlife, amazing scenery, great hiking trails, awesome riding roads, incredible seafood, and more. Freycinet National Park is the crown jewel of the state. And of course, REAL Tasmanian Devils! This island has come a long way since originally settled as a penal colony for British convicts a couple of hundred years ago. Most of the original British convicts are now gone, as the last ship delivered them here in 1853 (don't quote me on that). Some seem to be still wandering around here though. Most of these photos were shot around the east coast of the island. This is really an incredibly unique corner of the world.... read more

Our last day in Dublin. Lucky with the weather - another rare sunny day. Flying back to Toronto tomorrow, then off to Australia. Next wave of photos will be from there. In the mean time, here are the last few pictures from Dublin.... read more

Killarney National Park is yet another gem of County Kerry. Although the town of Killarney is a bustling tourist trap, it is surrounded by pristine lakes, mountains, gardens, waterfalls, streams, forests, and a treasure trove of other spectacular natural wonders.... read more