Zebra Crossing?

The end of runway marking as the plane turns around ready to take off for Brisbane last Friday night. I looked out the window and thought, I wonder if planes would give way to a pedestrian?

Halpern And Johnson

Last week Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps came to Mount Isa to perform at the Civic Centre. They did a very funny play called Halpern and Johnson.

The Mighty Pacific

The Pacific Ocean as seen looking East from Magnetic Island.

Granite

Granite boulders cast about the beach like pebbles by the hand of god.

Sky

The beautiful sky with clouds passing overhead.

Beach

The beach at Rocky Bay, Magnetic Island.

Red Ensign

The Australian flag in red ensign. Apparently this colour is reserved for merchant ships registered in Australia, but pleasure craft may use the standard Australian flag or red ensign if they choose.

Ferry

A passenger ferry returns from Magnetic Island to Townsville.

Safe

The koala, safe in its new tree.

Koala Run

A koala bear on the run to the next tree.

Sunrise

Sunrise at Rocky Bay, Magnetic Island.

Sail Rock

Sail Rock as seen at sunrise from the Picnic Bay jetty, Magnetic Island.

Ferry Flag

The flag on the vehicle ferry to Magnetic Island flutters in the breeze.

Hockey Grand Final

The Mount Isa Hockey Grand Final. The Aces, blue and yellow, won the day 3-0 against the Hornets.

Warrigal Waterhole

Warrigal Waterhole just outside of town is worth a visit.

Puncture

As Adam Savage from Mythbusters would say, 'There's your problem!' A short stick managed to pierce the inside tyre wall causing loss of pressure.

Panorama

A 360 degree view from the top of the ridge.