Geologists and scientists can’t agree on how The Pinnacles in Western Australia were formed. But they do agree on one thing: these astonishing stone spires that pierce the golden-red sands in Nambung National Park are mysterious and stunning. Tourists also agree. They flock to see them in droves, making The Pinnacles the most visited attraction … Read more
“Lake” isn’t an accurate description of Lake Ballard in Western Australia. They say there’s water in it, somewhere in the far distance. But the shoreline where I stood was a long expanse of caked red mud that morphed into brilliant white salt flats at the horizon. Where red met white, a cone shaped island rose. … Read more
Residents of Byron Bay, Australia see gorgeous sunsets like this almost every night:
Goodbye Australia…..as I leave, I’m thinking about the three best words to describe Australia. I’ve decided upon the following: DIVERSE: Australia offers an enticing array of cultures, ethnic groups, geologic land forms, world-class cities, and remote rural locales. VAST: Australia is not the biggest country in the world. But it’s huge in a way that … Read more
There is SO much in Sydney, Australia that I haven’t yet seen, so deciding what to do on my last day in this beautiful city was tough. Ultimately, the decision was made for me when my friend, Jane, with whom I’ve been staying, said that coming to Sydney and not seeing Bondi Beach was like … Read more
