Tough Love

Australia has had a tough go the past few months with regards to natural disasters. Queensland is still recovering from the floods and cyclones that wrecked havoc on the state in December and January. Over the past couple weeks the citizens of Perth have gotten a little taste of the destruction themselves as bush fires have destroyed about 70 homes in the regions of Swan Valley, Kelmscott, and Roleystone. The investigation of the cause of the fire is still ongoing. However, latest reports indicate that an off-duty police officer may be responsible as he was operating an angle grinder in his yard during the fire ban. The recent bush fires have ignited discussions (pardon the pun) about the practice of controlled burns within Western Australia.

These Boots are Made for Walking

Since arriving in Perth there has been the undeniable urge to explore and discover. These adventurous pursuits, however, are heavily dependent upon access to transportation, especially in the remote state of Western Australia. Presently, we do not own an airplane, train, car, or bicycle. As absurd as that may sound, it's the truth. Until that fatefully day, when we purchase a second hand bicycle or private jet, we will have to rely on public transit.

Looking Back and Looking Forward

As the year 2010 came to a close, Steph and I reviewed all of the photos we had taken during our short period in Australia. We had taken a lot. We shared those photos with you in an earlier blog entitled Looking Back and Looking Forward. We would like to continue with this idea, and share a slideshow of our adventures at the conclusion of every month.