A couple of weeks ago, the Northern Territory had its annual Territory Day celebrations. Much like the similarly timed Independence Day in the USA, the NT has also developed a tradition of celebrating self governance through the detonation of fireworks (somehow the standard total fire ban that's in place around this time of year always gets waived). Personally, I've always found it kinda strange how explosive devices have become synonymous with ... Read the Post...
of wine and sunsets
I'm the first to admit that while Darwin beaches are quite lovely from an aesthetic point of view, they're a bit of a let down in the recreational sense. It's not that it's completely impossible - I've certainly indulged in the odd dry season paddle - it's just restricted in seasons (from October to May we have some rather nasty jellyfish lurking in our seas) and generally considered to be a calculated risk with all those crocodiles swimming ... Read the Post...
decked out
If I had to list the top five best things about Darwin they would have to be (in no particular order); the sunsets, the bird life, the weekend markets, the foreshore bike path and the Deckchair cinema (oh, and the evening smell of flowering milkwood - which makes 6...but hey, who's counting?) ... Read the Post...
the pinot gris files II (north island)
And now onto the bit of Aotearoa that I know a lot better. I decided to visit one of the spots I've neglected in my last couple of visits - the geologically hyperactive region around Rotorua - complete with steaming landscapes it's definitely one way to keep the damp chill at bay. ... Read the Post...
