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A random trip to Jervis bay for Kayaking and part of the Post Code Pub Challenge around ACT, brought us to this amazing stretch of beach just as the sun was setting. Time for a Panoramic!

During my last two years of travelling, I have stumbled on to many random and crazy events, including a few medieval festivals.  One such festival was Jousting at Eltham Palace just outside of London.  So one of my photographic projects has been to publish a photo essay in JPG Magazine for this.  Have a look at the Photo Essay here, vote for me, comment and all that good stuff.  I want to get published.

But here is a taste of the action.

November, is without a doubt my favourite month.  December you get ready from Christmas and summer, January is the get back to life month.  But just recently I realised to my surprise that February is a month of Awesome.

Not only is it summer, and a good time for beers, its a short month.  But if you are in Canberra, February holds two of the best things on the Canberra Events Calendar.  The Multicultural Festival and Tropfest.

So get out in it!

All in a Darwin weekend.
We started our Darwin trip with one simple goal: hovercraft in Darwin. So if you have seen the previous posts you have realised that there are no longer hovercrafts in Darwin. Which comes somewhat of a shock to me.  But that small set back was not going to stop the adventure.
Replacement fun: start with scooter hire, follow with amphibious vehicle, throw in crocs at kakadu and finish with a wave pool and you have yourself a great weekend in Darwin.

This is not to say it went smoothly 100% of the time but that’s the adventure part. One of the obvious highlights was picking up the famous NT Stubby in the Darwin airport.  I love Darwin and will certainly be back.

Well it turns out that Darwin hovercraft tours no longer operate in Darwin. Plan C. Scooter hire and an amphibious vehicle. Awesome! Off to ice cream beers and a sunset now.

We have a problem. The hovercraft place seems to have had their number disconnected. This is not good at all. Going to plan B. Rock up and hope for the best.

Destination: Darwin

I’ve been gone from Australia for a long time, so what better way to get back into it than a trip to the Northern Territory. Although a very quick trip, I am sure I will be able to squeeze in a few beverages and see some of the area.

The itinerary so far:
• Kakadu national park
• Beers and lots of beers
• Hovercrafting
• Shooting

Stay tuned for wacky adventure. Starts in 1 hour.

Great British Duck Race 2009-43

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Put away those horses and get yourself a kayak. Thats how all the cool kids are herding these days.

Rollerderby0013

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I have been to Rodeo’s, ice hockey, football and even watched some hurling, but a rollerderby can compete on the physical level of all of those. What is also true is that looks are also important in this sport. It could definitely be my next big spectator sport in addition to the ice hockey.
Look out for Whip It, the rollerderby movie.
If you get a chance I would recommend going to a game if you get a chance.

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I start to strap into my full body armour and I wonder if this is a good idea.

I am at a segway rally day just outside of London. After we navigate through some forrest, we arrive at the office and are promptly given helmets and body armour. Hmmmm…. my body armour is a bit dirty, which tells me that someone has needed to use it earlier that morning.

I have been on a road segway before and my confidence is high. The offroad variety stands very tall, but handles as I expect. We are put through a variety of skill test and then its time.

Into the mud we go. The rally track is small, but has a number of obsticles, little hills, s bends and some puddles. As the condifence grows, so does the speed. 10 laps later I finish the rally having a great time. However the question I have to ask myself is why the hell am I wearing body armour?