“VERY FEW AUSTRALIANS COME HERE.”
The security guard welcomed our group (in June this year) to the beautiful park created to commemorate the Battle of Beersheba, that took...


NO EASY ANSWERS
We were reminded of some of the global players in the Middle East by Washington Institute Director of Military and Security Studies,...


A GREAT NIGHT
While Jirgo and I introduced ‘Out of Latvia’ to Berry Rotarians, we were privileged to enjoy their great camaraderie and gain insight...


THE ‘T de S’ TEAM
Another successful Tour de Shoalhaven, four-day event with a rewarding coffee at Nowra after a cold and soggy ride from Tarago. The...


YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T SEE THIS IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA
Western media tend not to report good news stories, especially from Palestine/Israel. This is believed to be the largest women’s dress in...


A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Behind us, in Tallebudgera Creek, two dolphins are cruising side-by-side enjoying afternoon tea. To our right, at least four whales...


FIFTY SHADES OF GRE….
Middle Earth without any sign of a Hobbit. Under the thick rain forest canopy, Pandanus palms, swamp she-oaks and hibiscus flourish....


ANOTHER MENACE FROM QUEENSLAND
This friendly male Brush Turkey was feasting on seeds from what looked like weeds on the rainforest walk at Burleigh Heads today. If you...


PELICAN TALES
This friendly encounter precipitated stories from strangers who also shared the magic of the moment at Mossy Point. She said, “Recently...



