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a camping trip of ridiculous proportions

Chili Beach, Iron Range National Park

bush turkey at chili beach

There are two things to know about Chili Beach. Wind and Coconuts. In that order. It was blowing a gale whilst we were there but apparently that is the norm. No place […]

Getting Ready

beer with phil

We’re back in Brisbane where we’ve dragged the Hilux out from 7 months of hibernation in Phil’s garage. We call Phil’s house “base camp” now because it is the staging point for […]

Sapa, Vietnam

vietnam highlands near sapa

Onto the overnight sleeper train we go on our way to Sapa in northern Vietnam. We made friends with the couple in our booth on the train and they shared a drink and some food with us. […]