We went to Yulara and the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park earlier this month and were really blown away. There are a number of things about this part of the Northern Territory that’s incredible, but if I’m honest with myself, the night sky easily surpasses everything else. I’ve spent a good amount of time in areas with little light, in the middle of nowhere, but have never seen a sky like we did in Yulara.
I’ve started volunteering with a community center in Sydney that’s doing some pretty great work. The Lane Cove Community Center has a host of volunteers that provide various services. The garden volunteers go to the houses of folks in the community that can no longer maintain their gardens. The idea is that if the volunteers work in the gardens, then the home owners will be able to stay in their homes longer.
This was taken at the St. Kilda breakwater where we saw penguins! I grew up taking vacations that were strict and highly educational. The closest we got to relaxing was going to a zoo, but even then we were expected to read all of the information. You think I’m exaggerating, but I remember one road trip in which I had to name the capital of the state we were in and then three facts about the state. Rather than succeeding in this task, I quickly forgot what state we were in. To be fair, I was probably 11 and we were driving from North Carolina to South Dakota. To be super fun, we took one route there and another route home.
First, I should start by disclosing that I drink a lot of water. Easily over 90 ounces a day. I’m not a large person, so you would think this might be an issue. But I’ve checked with my doctor. Don’t worry, I’m fine. One thing that I have a problem with, often, since I commute to and from work on public transportation is carrying a water bottle with me. They can be heavy if they’re full, and unnecessarily bulky if they’re not. That’s why I bought a Platypus water bottle years ago and try to have it with me at all times. Read more here.
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