Living with cane toads from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Cane toads. Learn more tomorrow night. But, for now, enjoy – if that’s the right expression – the sound of these delightful critters..
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Living with cane toads
March 11th, 2011Spot of drizzle
March 10th, 2011
Culinary delights
March 9th, 2011Culinary delights from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken shares one of his camping culinary delights. Not a single Michelin Star in sight.
Camping in the wet season
March 8th, 2011
Camping.. in the wet season from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken describes camping at Newell Beach, far north Queensland. During the wet season.
Out of their trees
March 1st, 2011
Close. Toyed with either a kangaroo or a koala as a mascot. Gone for the former. Skippy. Wise choice. In retrospect. For I’d subsequently discovered that latter probably wouldn’t convey quite the right image. Sleeps about sixteen hours a day. Even when awake, is generally stoned out of its especially small mind. Vacant stare. For some, living the dream. An aspiration. An entire work ethic. Still, you can’t exactly blame the cuddly little critters. If all you had to look forward to was easting eucalyptus leaves, reckon you’d soon loose the plot…
Brief encounter
February 27th, 2011Scrubs up well. Not my words exactly. Rather those of breakfast radio presenter Mike "Locco" O’Loughlin. Describing Queensland Premier Anna Bligh. On air. With her. Aussies bit less deferential than might be the case in Blighty. I mean, could you imagine a British broadcaster mentioning something similar to, say, Ann Widdecombe?
I’d come along to Queensland’s 4CA Talk Radio to chat with "Locco". My slot delayed a little by the chance appearance of the Premier. Whatever her politics, I’d a huge admiration for the leadership she’s shown during the various natural disasters that have beset Queensland of late. And a great choice of warm-up act. I was chuffed.
Always difficult to judge your own interview. As ever, completely cuffed. No idea exactly what’ll come up. Reliant on my Official Audience – my Mum and Dad – for feedback. Faith in their frankness. Thumbs up. Enjoyed teasing "Locco" about the drizzle outside – in truth, record Monsoon rains. And he’s a fellow cyclist. Chatting off air with him about his own experiences of riding along the banks of the River Danube. The route I’d followed across Europe.
Rafting on the Barron River
February 26th, 2011Rafting on the Barron River from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Rafting down the Barron River. Presumably a crocodile free stretch. Else especially brave in their inflatables.
Barron River in flow
February 25th, 2011Barron River in flow from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Barron River in flow. With a guest appearance by the Surprise Creek waterfall. A tributary.
Search continues
February 23rd, 2011Search continues from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken continues in his quest to capture wild crocodiles… on film. Even if it kills him….
Days ahead…
February 6th, 2011I’d always planned to be in Cairns until around my birthday. One, thanks to Cyclone Yasi, I’m unlikely to forget. For a little while. Seems I may be here for a bit longer. Roads south blocked. Downed trees. Flooding. Extensive devastation. Picture sketchy. Emergency services presently "chainsawing" their way into some areas. And very real risk of localised flash flooding.
Delay unfortunate. But unavoidable. Besides, I’ve a large stock of tinned rations, hastily acquired in anticipation of having to be wholly self-sufficient in the aftermath of Yasi. All have to be eaten. Far too heavy to carry on the bike. Soups. Tinned tuna. Cans of tomatoes. Baked beans. Glad I’d remembered to pick up some extra toilet rolls…
I’d not get bored in Cairns. Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef might have to wait. But I’d heard there was another cyclist in town, who’d ridden up from Melbourne. Would have to try and track him down. Good source of intelligence for the road ahead.
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