Very nice little story I thought.....
Each Australian State is represented by it's 'badge' in the coat of arms which is held up by these two wonderful native animals.
The Kangaroo and Emu were chosen (way back in 1912) because they 'typically' only go forward and don't go backwards.....a symbol of a new federated nation 'moving forward' not backwards....
Even Frank (the guy you want at your table on a trivia night) didn't know this little fact....
Unfortunately I am not like the Kangaroo and Emu...
I need to go 'backwards' and finish the tale of 'The Long Lap Around' because we are now safe and sound at home......
Being home brought mixed emotions.....happy to catch up with friends, family, neighbours and pets but sad that this 'once in a lifetime' family adventure was over....
I look back at some of the 10, 000 photos and I am absolutely amazed at our 120 day trek around this wonderful country.....it was truly incredible!!
The friendships, the landscapes, the history, the people, the animals, the fun, the travelling community, the sights......all unforgettable!!!
26, 0000 kilometres travelled.......
Every day waking up to a new adventure......some we will visit again one day and some we won't.....
People often ask 'where was your favourite place?'
Charlie changes his mind every so often. First it was Ned's Camp at Cape Range National Park (Exmouth, WA)....
a very good choice.....
Lately he has been fondly remembering Streaky Bay (SA) and the local seal colony....
another good choice.....
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The friendships, the landscapes, the history, the people, the animals, the fun, the travelling community, the sights......all unforgettable!!!
26, 0000 kilometres travelled.......
Every day waking up to a new adventure......some we will visit again one day and some we won't.....
People often ask 'where was your favourite place?'
Charlie changes his mind every so often. First it was Ned's Camp at Cape Range National Park (Exmouth, WA)....
a very good choice.....
Lately he has been fondly remembering Streaky Bay (SA) and the local seal colony....
another good choice.....
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Ella will say Margaret River every time.......
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and James will answer 'Litchfield National Park' (even despite his crocodile anxiety at the time)........
Frank and I wouldn't say one particular place, it was the whole experience......the adventure......
The feeling of freedom and living a reasonably simple life..........pure joy I must say......
Today is the day.....no more procrastinating.....
This adventure needs to be finished as more are being planned..........
I need to go 'backwards'.....
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and James will answer 'Litchfield National Park' (even despite his crocodile anxiety at the time)........
Frank and I wouldn't say one particular place, it was the whole experience......the adventure......
The feeling of freedom and living a reasonably simple life..........pure joy I must say......
Today is the day.....no more procrastinating.....
This adventure needs to be finished as more are being planned..........
I need to go 'backwards'.....
You're photographs are just magical Megan! Are you going to print a book?
ReplyDeleteThanks CR! My plan is to get the blog printed but haven't started to research that one yet!
DeleteWelcome home and must say how much I enjoyed the wonderful photos and stories from your travels, very inspiring. Looking forward to some of your fantastic crafting though. melx
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel, yes itching to do some sewing etc. In a mad decluttering phase at the moment....
Deletehey megan, i checked back on you many times and saw the same blue mountain post. i knew you must have been home and i know what a struggle it is to go home. the end of a dream. this is a great post and as always your photos are sublime. i groaned when i saw wangi falls ( at litchfield, we camped there for four glorious days)
ReplyDeleteisn't it funny how EVERYONE wants to know, "what was the highlight?". my answer is the day we left until the day we got home.
thanks for having us ride along on your adventure. it was a blast