Out the back with Jack…
The stories behind the images…
Travel tales and adventures out & about with Jack
Ten years on…
I rolled into Perth 10 years ago today… I reached this most isolated city in the world in my much loved Jeep Compass (Tibby) towing a trailer with all my belongings, behind me. I thought I’d probably be here for a couple of years…. maybe….
Morning light…
Standing on the top of Eagle Bluff… looking out at the early morning clouds, the waters…Breathing it all in.
Watching the sun’s rays trying to peek through…
Sublime Sunday…
That crazy quick trip north recently provided the perfect opportunity to escape a very definitely wintery Perth and head for a warmer northern climate.
Drone and camera batteries were fully charged and my little drone crew loaded into Jack in anticipation of the chance to fly high and wide, spinning their little props through the air.
That Sunday morning though there was barely a breath of wind anywhere…so I took the opportunity to let Max out to stretch his props… it was a beautifully calm morning, the waves were lapping gently against the shore, and the world seemed to be enjoying a calm soothing flow....
A flying visit…
An opportunity came up recently to show another kiwi around a tiny bit of this huge and stunning state of Australia I’m currently living in. It was just a quick trip… covering an odd 1,891km…. in a very quick three days.
What if…
Jack and I have been a team for a while now, coming up eight years in November. We’ve done a lot of kilometres together and whenever I’ve driven us into a sticky or sink-y or hairy situation, Jack has driven us right back out with no hassle.
Of course Im convinced my encouragement has helped a lot…
“C’mon buddy you’ve got this, I swear I won’t do it again…”
Ducted up…
Over a shared breakfast the next morning I was told about a place called Jokers Tunnel, just outside Yalgoo. Having decided the pickings where I was looking to fly were a little slimmer than I had hoped for and knowing I would soon be out of action for a couple of months at least, I changed my plans and headed back towards Paynes Find and a rather large lake near there, travelling along the road to Yalgoo.
The tent experience
There’s something special about waking up in a tent, with only a layer or two of canvas between you and the great outdoors. Part of that experience is what you hear… & what you don’t.
The long way…
Taking a few days off giving me a long weekend to escape the city, it was with glee that Jack and I hit the road.
The grasses were green everywhere, the lakes at least half full, and the world looked a little less dusty than usual.