http://www.leroye.com/blog I'm back Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:02:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well.... When I said that I was not going to update this space very often due to poor access to internet connection, I did not know how much I was going to be right about it! I am leaving this morning for my first day at work on a cattle station. Yes, ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/11/my-first-day-as-a-jillaroo/ click on pics for more details / high res on Flickr http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/the-evil-green-monster/ This evil green monster was concealing itself in the dark, probably waiting to dig its filthy fangs into my flesh to draw the life out of me. That will teach me to turn the lights on before washing my hands. Especially since I saw the frog AFTER I was done. http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/a-little-company-for-the-night/ Last night I experienced my first earthquake. Actually, it was more of a tremor reaching Darwin just a few minutes after the 7.0 that shook Indonesia just 700 km north from here. A few minutes before the shaking and rumbling the dogs were scratching the door trying to get in, and I ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/shake-rattle-and-roll/ A cheezy clip but some special thoughts for a special someone going through some personal turmoil I can relate to. http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/la-resistance/ They have just left me after 8 days on the road, and I miss them already. It was probably tough for them, camping out in the wild, but I am happy we have done this together... Sharing a tent, cooking on the fire, trying out new recipes for damper (very tasty ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/were-born-alone-we-live-alone-we-die-alone-only-through-our-love-and-friendship-can-we-create-the-illusion-for-the-moment-that-were-not-alone/ My roommates, Sébastien & Pitichat, are now only a couple of days away... After a big roadtrip from Sydney to Adelaïde, they are now in the vincinity of Alice Springs to visit one of the wonders of the world... Uluru! On Thursday they will take the Ghan, an historic train crossing ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/reflecting/ Saturday was a special day in Katherine, NT. The rodeo show was in town! Organised to raise funds for a breast cancer association, the show was featuring bronc ridding - saddle bronc and bareback - bull riding, the dangerous steer wrestling, barrel races (a women-only event) and team roping. The Katherine showgrounds ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/never-approach-a-bull-from-the-front-a-horse-from-the-rear-or-a-fool-from-any-direction/ I am leaving tomorrow morning for a quick bush tucker trip in the outback with an Aboriginal man and another French girl. I shall be back Friday night. Even though I am told that Aboriginal people are happy to share their knowledge, a great number of subjects related to their cultures ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/a-colorful-ribbon-of-tarmac/ A small collection of the stunning drop-everything-you're-doing-to-watch sunsets I have been admiring while on the road during the last four months. Somewhere on the East coast, NSW Somewhere on the East coast, NSW Bondi Beach, NSW Augathella, QLD Boulia, QLD Gem Tree, NT Uluru, NT Kata Tjuta, NT Tennant Creek, NT Darwin, NT Kakadu National Park, NT (Ubir) Kakadu National Park, NT ... http://www.leroye.com/blog/2009/10/because-we-all-live-under-the-same-sun/