Comments on: Bundaberg, Australia https://tamariskrtw.com/?p=1784 An Around the World Sailing Blog Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:04:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.10 By: Bruce https://tamariskrtw.com/?p=1784#comment-493 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:04:33 +0000 http://www.tamariskrtw.com/?p=1784#comment-493 Hi Guys,

Have a great new Adventure in this vibrant country.
I got to tour the country in 1976 doing Stage Lighting for Joe Cocker when he was at the top of his career. It was a long leisurely itinerary that allowed me to get a nice glimpse. I remember the remarkable Bell Birds, whose song is like the chime of a wine glass . . . Multiply that by 30 or more, as far as you can hear this sharp clear sound echoing through a forest . . . .
There is a nice poem, Bell Birds by Australian Henry Ken Kendall (1839 – 1882 ) on YouTube, with the birds chiming throughout the reading . . . But, none of the recordings I’ve heard are close to being there, in the forest, with the chiming all around . . .
Hope you hear them along the way . . . .

Sent from the first rays of the sun touching the sands of Santa Monica

]]> By: Mom https://tamariskrtw.com/?p=1784#comment-492 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:19:35 +0000 http://www.tamariskrtw.com/?p=1784#comment-492 Congratulations to all three of you on your skillful crossing of the Big Blue Pacific – Dad and I are jaw-droppingly amazed at this tremendous and memorable achievement. Salties Rule!
Adios to the dutiful dinghy and “potentially hazardous” bags – hope the inspector cleared out all the bottles under the sink!
Embrace and enjoy terra firma and wheels.
Mom xx

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