Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge National Park

A few hours up river from the small town of Basey, on Samar, are the Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Natural Park. I recently took a trip there with some friends. It’s a lovely day trip and a great way to see something of the rural Philippines and get a glimpse of what the forests that once covered much of the country would once had looked like.

Storm clouds

Driving into work this morning, I noticed these incredible storm clouds building up offshore, and took a little detour down to the Cairns Esplanade to take some photographs.

Escaping to Orpheus

Between Christmas and New Year I was lucky enough to get down to Orpheus Island, in the Palm Island group, to visit a friend who works at the JCU Research Station there. I’d planned to go down the year before but the roads were flooded after a cyclone on Christmas morning 2010 so I wasn’t able to get down.

Orpheus Island is a beautiful place. As well as the research station, there is a resort and public jetty, and it’s also possible to get a permit to camp in the national park.

Sunday strolls at the beach

After a week of rain, what a joy it was to see the sun again today! The perfect opportunity for a walk on the beach. The only challenge being… which beach to choose?! This morning I headed to Palm Cove with a friend for a walk and brunch – who can resist French toast with bacon and maple syrup on a Sunday morning? Not me, that’s for sure!

A building to lift your spirit

Being such a nature lover, it takes a lot for me to get excited by a building… but the Sydney Opera House is truly exceptional. A building that lifts your spirit.

Jenolan Caves

Taken at the spectacular Jenolan Caves, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, a few hours drive from Sydney, New South Wales, September 2011.

Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

– Taken June 2011. View the full photostream on Flickr (190 photos).
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The Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival is the largest celebration of Aboriginal culture in Australia, held every second year at the Laura danceground, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Communities from all over Cape York and the Torres Straits come together for three days and nights of dancing, music and story-telling.

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Waterview Creek, Jourama Falls

Taken August 2006