Tag Archives: animals
Kinabantangan River: It’s a Jungle Out There
It hurt to stand up. It hurt to sit down. It definitely hurt to walk. And stairs were out of the question, unless absolutely necessary. Such was the state of my body the day after finishing the Kinabalu climb. But … Continue reading
Crikey!: The Australia Zoo
Since I didn’t think I had seen quite enough Australian creatures on Fraser Island (the only kangaroo I had seen so far at this point had been roadkill), I stopped off in Nambour on my way south to allow for … Continue reading
Fraser Island: Creatures Big and Small
In the trees: the kookaburra’s crazy laugh can be heard throughout the forest. We spotted this one sitting very still next to the freshwater creek awaiting an unsuspecting fish. In the undergrowth: a wary goanna lazes, keeping an eye on … Continue reading
Gecko, gecko, on the wall…
Vientiane doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of wildlife…except for of what some might call the “creepy crawly” variety. Huntsman spiders are more common than I’d like, a bit too large for comfort, and unfortunately seem to like … Continue reading
The Big Easy
I’ve just returned from a 5-day trip south, to New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi, where I went to visit Josh. Thursday night, I arrived late in the Crescent City, and we set out early Friday morning to do some exploring. … Continue reading