As You Grow, Some Old Shoots Must Wither
Bushwalk is such a gloriously Aussie word. While Americans vigorously hike and the English ramble or roam, Australians, mate, we just go for a walk, you know, in the bush.
Tag: Australia
Scarfing the Chips on Our Shoulders
There is a strong reflection of the Australian character in the words we use to describe taking and eating food. We pilfer, snaffle or filch; and then scarf it down before anyone notices.
Hands at Ten and Two, How I Fell in Love with Bush Driving
I’m a city girl. I love live music, good coffee and public transport. I don’t like driving in the city – there are too many people with too many destinations and too much else on their mind. In the country, it’s different. Though I have often traveled with my loved ones, driving is a solitary activity. It’s just…
Hello, possums!
How does a quick trip to the shops end with me returning home two hours late, covered in possum excrement and having had my brand new phone stolen? Welcome to the wacky world of Lyndal Cairns, professional bleeding heart and occasional wildlife rescuer.