We just visited Port Lincoln where I had to spend the last half hour explaining to Willow that no they have not made this bronze statue in her honour. This is Matthew Flinders and his black cat Trim who joined him as he circumnavigated Australia in 1801-1803. Sound familiar?

Tiny little paw prints all over the country The furthest distance between Willow’s marks is about 3860km being between Hobart, TAS and Exmouth, WA the furthest distance away from home without leaving the country. A long stretch for travellers and little adventure cats alike!

Northern Territory roads so long they disappear into the sky

These beautiful arches seen on Lake Julius dam (1976) can be found by driving a 180km return trip on dirt road from the highway near Mt Isa, Queensland. As we were getting ready to head back a storm broke out which started turning the road to mush behind us. As we plowed through puddles and…

We are a really really long way from the beach.

Dangar Falls, Dorrigo NSW

Thanks for 11 amazing weeks Queensland. Willow and I have now re-entered NSW today where we will likely stay until the worst of summer is over. We can’t wait to say hi to everyone!

Welcome to the Whitsundays where you can barely bring your vehicle to a stop without paying a fee or someone whacking one of these on your windscreen.