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In Waste I Wandered – Returning from Sydney
recounting my return journey from Sydney, carried, comforted and fueled by waste as I wandered from train to truckstop
Low-Impact Journeys Move Travel & Transport
To Sydney by Sea – Part 3 of 3
The third and final part of Jon’s experience at sea, helping deliver a sailing charter vessel from Hamilton to Sydney over 18 days
Reflect Stories & Conversations
While Jon was Away
Blog Diary 14/11/25 When Jon left to hitchhike to Hamilton Island, Adam had been sick for a week. I expected that Adam would recover soon after Jon left,
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To Sydney by Sea – Part 2 of 3
Learning the Ropes The second day on the sea was an opportunity to establish what was to become the regular routine. This included: We attempted to set the
Low-Impact Journeys Move Stories & Conversations Travel & Transport
To Sydney by Sea – Part 1 of 3
Airlie to Hamilton Island In my last travel post I mentioned organising transport to Hamilton via Facebook. Paul was a great sport about it. Clearly a very experienced
Community Support Give Giving & Generosity Reflect Stories & Conversations
A Friend on the Street
With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen one outside the public toilet and was just
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Brisbane to Airlie – Day 3-4
Arrived in Airlie, days ahead of time. Waking at first light to a cacophony of birdsong must have once been a near universal experience. There’s a certain comfort
Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Instincts 05: Tribalism
The need to belong Belonging is not optional for humans. It is a deep need that shapes identity, safety, and meaning. David Samson argues in Our Tribal Future
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Brisbane to Airlie – Day 2
1150km completed, 25km to go. A very fruitful day! After a somewhat rough sleep, I steeped my porridge in the strangely warm tap water at the rest spot