Blogs from Morwell, Victoria, Australia, Oceania

Having arrived in Victoria fresh from spending two months exploring the wilds of Tasmania, I was keen to get back out into nature as soon as possible. But with one week left of summer school holidays I had to find somewhere a little off the beaten track to avoid the crowds that would no doubt be lingering anywhere within a stone's throw of the coast; so where to go?!? The Strzelecki Ranges, of course! And I wasn't about to let my lack of wheels get in the way, so after hopping off the coach from Melbourne in Yarram, I shouldered my 20kg+ backpack and headed for the hills. 2km down the road I stuck my thumb out for the first time, and sure enough the very next motorist passing by happened to be heading to his ... read more

We were exhausted and inspired after National Lones Scout Camp and enjoyed a few relaxing days at Brisbane Ashram. What a blessing to meet Laura in Australia.... Now that is a major Lila arrangement!! Had lovely visit with Faye, Matt, Corbin and Tenesha in Brisbane also and they sent us with tickets on a spontaneous day trip to one of the water theme parks on the Gold Coast. We did enjoy very much, thank you benefactors! The public transport is commendable in Brisbane and surrounds compared with some other Australian cities.... And we were on the road again, heading south, visiting as many of our happy people as possible on the way to catch the next plane.“This car is ‘so’ fancy and its way cheaper than sleeping in a hotel, so it’s ‘way’ better! Look how ... read more