The sea, the mountains, ravines, a volcanic crater, ghost towns, small towns fighting for survival, ruins where families gave up, prosperous new economy vineyards, aboriginal holy places - all in a week-long road trip to the Flinders Ranges.

South Australian markets, farming and love of nature as shared from one American to another.

A Japanese garden and a house exhibit of decorative arts bracket a trip to the Adelaide Central Market.

A first day in Adelaide brought important new lessons in relationships between western cultures and indigenous peoples.

Time with a friend brings reminders of what is important.

Explorations continue in Sydney as I’m halfway through my time here.

Newly arrived in Sydney for my months-long adventure.

I’m seventeen days away from leaving on a six-month journey, and that comes will mixed emotions and a long to-do list.

My renewed passport arrived, and I’m ready to travel to Australia and New Zealand.