Frogs

Rescued from a backyard pool not long after the Brisbane floods, the tadpoles were transferred to a backyard pond where they stood a better chance of survival. 

Our backyard is only a few km from the centre of the city, but we have tried to recreate a little piece of rainforest that is frequented by native animals, birds and of course, amphibians. 

The rescued tadpoles have done well, growing steadily with some losing their tails and turning into frogs. Its fabulous to observe nature in your own backyard.

Waiting for Wezzy

Looks like fun

Not what I do but looks like fun.

Nightrider

Night riding in Queensland is much cooler ..... so now that the rain has stopped, the wind has died down and the mud has dried, it was time to get out for a spin around Daisy. A great way to end a day and start the week.

Dunk'n'Wind

Eighteen months ago I was lucky enough to paddle my sea kayak with a group of others up the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island from Lucinda to arrive at Dunk Island over 100kms and 10 days later. It was nice to have hot showers and cool drinks after over a week of wilderness camping.

The photo above was the view from the resort restaurant looking across to Mission Beach.

Below is a photo taken after powerful cyclone Yasi demolished the resort. The pool is was to the left and in front of the green roof.  I would imagine that many of the lush, tropical campsites along the coast of Hinchinbrook Island have met the same fate.  :-((


Photo: Brian Cassey/Courier Mail