A Rainbow Lorikeet in Sydney, Australia

Colorful parrot on tree trunk

This stunning Rainbow Lorikeet posed for me at Bradleys Head Walking Track in Sydney; it was completely unshy and seemed eager to show off different poses. The vibrant feather colors of the Rainbow Lorikeet, ranging from deep green wings to striking blue and orange underparts, create a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of Sydney’s beautiful …

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Bad Vibes at Australia’s Uluru: Day 46 on the Road

a red dirt field with a large rock in the distance with Uluru in the background

From the Archives: Australia 2002 The story below is an excerpt from my handwritten daily diaries, which I scribbled during my first adventure across Australia from October to December 2002. Group tours, outback sunsets, and plenty of drama—some things never change! New Faces, Old Drama It’s day 46 of my Sydney-to-Sydney adventure, and our little …

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