Susan AKA Peacefull
History: Albany, Western Australia
This is an interesting overview of Albany, a significant town in Australia’s history inclusive of military, whaling and I was surprised to learn of frequent king waves here. My friend and I just discussed many people washed off rocks by very large surges. Enjoy.
This is an overview courtesy of Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Western_Australia
Albany (play /ˈælbəni/)… Continue reading
Perth: Couch Surfing and Changing My World
I am staying with a wonderful couple. One is a former chemical engineer and the other is a trainer and currently working in the child abuse area. I find traveling from house to house really refreshing as I gain insights into other worlds and takes on life.
My dear friend Rem described himself as being… Continue reading
Walking, thinking and reflecting on life
I have stayed couch surfing at Dion’s place for 4 days. He has been a great host. Very kind and sensitive guy. He is wise and working out life. I feel he is a person of service. It is so nice to see a younger man with such potential.
I’ve been walking to the city.… Continue reading
Perth: Couch surfing on my journey
I’ve just been couch surfing with a couple who were great to get to know. I really appreciated how Michele the wife, just loves to help travellers. She said she can’t say no. What I really like is that she leaves couch surfers in her house and goes to work. Does not give a second… Continue reading
Clowning, Jail, Markets and Dancing under the Luna Eclipse
I went clowning at a play centre. I haven’t done much clowning that is commercial, so I was curious. I arrived at the place and met the client. I left my gear there and went off to find the coffee shop. I was standing in the shop and it seemed… Continue reading
Mandurah: Thrombolites, Original Oxygen Source for Life on Earth
http://www.westaustralianvista.com/thrombolites.html
Thrombolites
Living Rocks
Thrombolites, Lake Clifton, Western Australia Thrombolites, ‘living rocks’, are the most common form of microbialites, which are rock-like structures built by micro-organisms. One of the few places in the world where the thrombolites grow is at Lake Clifton in Western Australia’s Yalgorup National Park which is located 32 kilometres south of… Continue reading
Perth: New Experiences and Moving Around
The last couple of weeks I have been house-sitting a lovely place for a family that have become friends. My job was to feed the cat, the goldfish and to water the garden. I have found myself very tired but have started to gain my energy. I didn’t realize how exhausting the traveling has been… Continue reading
Perth: Friends, New friends and Clowning
I’ve been here a few weeks. Thought I would quickly record some of my impressions.
I noticed how relaxed I am in a new city, have to thank the GPS for that. I just love not knowing where I am and having the voice say turn left in 600 metres. Sometimes it takes me on… Continue reading
Life in Perth and the Future
I’ve been in Perth nearly a week. I have landed on my feet phew. I have a friend who has a tribe of friends here and some have kindly taken me in. I had about $11 in my account, so either that or the street. So far the latter hasn’t been an option (have tent… Continue reading
Perth: Indigenous History and Conflict
This overview is fairly detailed and speaks of violent conflict between settlers and aboriginal people. It provides another perspective of history and highlights resistance of the indigenous people.
http://www.creativespirits.info/ozwest/perth/aboriginalhistoryperth.html#ixzz1cf3a9grO
This website states it is On Creative Spirits you can browse and explore Aboriginal culture, my travels through Western Australia and New South Wales, view photo… Continue reading