Animals

Breaking Routine

Posted on December 31, 2011 by ghotiindustries

Going away for a week can really make you feel better about the world. You know?

In a city that won’t soon forget the last year and a half,

we sat and had coffee next to this little guy after experiencing a 5.8, and then an hour later a 6.0.

For giftmas we were safe, and had family around us. Highlight of my day was holding the 4month old and being the only one who could get him to go to sleep.

By Boxing Day we were on roads surrounded by rolling hills,

dotted with sheep and flowers.

Our aim was for a small French village.

Which we found.

I started a new circular shawl,

we went out on the boat,

there was a dolphin hunt,

fresh blue cod for lunch,

and perfect sunsets.

I hope your holidays are full of family and fun, and that the coming year is easier than the last one.

Happy New Years Eve everyone!

The Unexpected Adventure

Posted on September 19, 2011September 19, 2011 by ghotiindustries

I make many suggestions. Probably more than your average human. So when Himself surprises me and takes me up on one we end up with an unexpected Adventure to the Aquarium!

There is always something new and fresh to see, or animals that weren’t moving are.

There were big things,

and small things.

Aren’t sea dragons one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever seen?

Spot the stonefish!

And his three deadly mates.

Don’cha just love wobbegongs?

And I’m not sure if I missed it before or if it’s new, but having recently been there, I loved the Barrier Reef exhibit! It was very special to be able to say I’ve seen them in the wild

And today, a first for this blog. Just for you we have … moving picutres!!! First a cow …

And second, another deadly one, the scorpion fish!

Who was trying to evade my camera! Oh well.

Until next time, keep Adventuring!

Sydney Wildlife World II

Posted on May 16, 2011May 16, 2011 by ghotiindustries

Now I know I promised this post would be cuter and fluffier, but I had to put this little guy in here too. His mother thinks he’s cute!

Then it was on to the butterfly room! It took so long for the camera to de-fog in here that I though Himself would get bored and move on without me! I shouldn’t have worried! With wings closed –

and wings open to show off!

Kookaburras have always had one of my favourite calls in the bush, and this little guy was posed so picturesquely! I also remember hand feeding these guys off the back porch at the parents house when growing up … ah, fun times! 🙂

But now, we move on to the furry part of our brief overview. I’ll begin with the wombat, because they have always been one of my favourites dating right back to the one that tried to burrow under our tent while we were camping when I was a small child.

Then there’s the kangaroos who were nomming on their dinner when we got to them and they did look awfully tasty! (we eat skippy far too often in this house!)

I shall end our wee tour, and this post by being all patriotic. Or touristy. Take your pick.

Say it with me now … DAW!!!!

Postcard perfect!

Sydney Wildlife World

Posted on May 14, 2011 by ghotiindustries

We ended up on a bit of an expedition after leaving the Blackbird Café, headed across Cockle Bay to Sydney Wildlife World. Neither Himself or I had been before, and there was so much to see an marvel at that I’m sure we’ll be heading back before long (next time with tripods!).

Please click the links in this post at your own risk, they will mostly be to wikipedia pages, but as usual; all care, no responsibility.

For those of you not from ‘round these parts, Australia is known to be a bit deadly at times. I can’t think why … I’m sure you’re all happy to know that I couldn’t get a good shot of the deadliest spider in the world the Sydney Funnel Web, but here’s a nice one of a Red Bellied Black Snake. I’ve met one of these in the wild.

This happy critter is a Tiger Snake. For those of you in the know, it was one of these we had in our ceiling a year and a half ago, though her markings weren’t nearly as pretty as this fellow’s!

By comparison, the Frill-necked Lizard

and Goanna, were remarkably tame.

As I heard a voice off in the distance I realised it wasn’t one of the recorded messages, but a live talk! I dashed off and came face to … well … tail I guess, with this

I’d like you all to meet Rex!

He’s a 5 meter (16 feet) saltwater croc who weighs over 500kg (1100lbs).They decided the needed to re-home him when his territory was expanding a little to close to humans.

I must admit, after taking this shot, for the rest of the day I was singing “Never smile at a crocodile!”

So on that happy note! I shall leave you with a picture of this cute little critter who I wasn’t thoughtful enough to remember to what he is other than “lizard”.

Next post will be much cuter and fluffier, I promise! See you then!

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