Exmouth, a little coastal town in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, is steeped in history, mystery and enough hair-brained intrigue to keep a conspiracy theorist busy for weeks. I'm into evidence-based knowledge myself, but when we first arrived in Australia five years ago, I read a little bit about the quiet role the … Continue reading The Deep Blue Beyond, Part 2
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The Deep Blue Beyond
There are places in Australia that are so weird and wonderful that they don’t feel real. Exmouth, the country’s furthest northwest town, is one of those places. Our experiences there were so surreal that we felt like we were in a movie the entire time! Actually, I'll qualify that – we felt like we were … Continue reading The Deep Blue Beyond
The Painted Skies of the Coral Coast
When winter sets in, residents of Margaret River head north to the warm, peaceful bays of the Coral Coast. The landscape changes suddenly and dramatically: dense forests peter out, the grass becomes sparse, and the earth becomes a vibrant palette of ochre, salmon and rust. The giant, roaring surf of the southwest morphs into a … Continue reading The Painted Skies of the Coral Coast
Dunes of the Turquoise Coast
We bought a new toy when we were in Perth - a Mavic Pro drone. I've been trying to tear it out of Al's hands ever since so I can have a go! It's a little bit addictive. In the short video below, you can see Al's first attempts at creating drone footage for our Four Corners … Continue reading Dunes of the Turquoise Coast
Enchanted Land
There’s a flag flying from a street lamp as you enter the busy town of Margaret River. It reads: “the grass is greener (here).” It’s true - it was so green that it reminded me of parts of northern Europe. Other characteristics made the area feel European, too: it was thickly forested, the mornings were cool, damp and misty, and we were as likely … Continue reading Enchanted Land