Category Archives: Current News

While America is rich in exceptionalism stories crossing a lot of boundaries including innovation you can also add sport to that long list. It’s just unfortunate that Covid19 amongst other things exposed current USA politics where doesn’t quite earn that … Continue reading →

While this is a world away from global politics this is an annual event that is held in the political capital of Australia every Spring. Here are a couple photos from this years effort in 2019. Although the weather wasn’t … Continue reading →

Pictures taken from various points around the Sunshine coast in Australia mostly in National park areas or on the beach. I like the Noosa area because so far local government hasn’t given into the pressure of developers where multi story … Continue reading →

Pictures taken from various points around the Sunshine coast in Australia mostly in National park areas or on the beach. I like the Noosa area because so far local government hasn’t given in to the pressure of developers where multi … Continue reading →

Although I’m a fan of Enlighten I thought this year’s effort just looked a little bit tired. Maybe it was the weather, as there were a few showers early in the evening. But a lack of street performers and other … Continue reading →

Well this was the grand finale and part of the reason I made Vegas a stop over. The Hoover dam is an engineering masterpiece. The way it was built and the sheer scale of it, one can only be impressed. … Continue reading →

As Wall St is considered the heart of capitalism, then Vegas must surely be capitalism’s playground. Most foreigners are fascinated by what I like to call America’s bling it can be pinnacle of luxury in some places while in other … Continue reading →

Lake Tahoe another picture postcard location, surrounded by snow capped mountains it’s crystal clear water of America’s largest alpine lake. No matter where you go, its always scenic and you get the feeling of a very relaxed lifestyle. So no … Continue reading →

Virginia City not far from Reno, this historic western town is worth a visit. Lots of authentic old saloons plus the wooden walkways give this town an old western atmosphere. At the height of the gold rush, it was a … Continue reading →

This was another big wish list place to see. As we are most likely the last generation to be able to take any action on global warming I wanted to at least get the feel of that sort of wilderness … Continue reading →