Thailand July 2011 Stage 3 Hua Hin
Jul 17, 2011
Photos: 128
Thailand July 2011 Stage 2 Khon Kaen
Jul 14, 2011
Photos: 71
Thailand July Stage 1 - BKK and Riding
Jul 8, 2011
Photos: 58
First Ride on the new bike
Mt.Crawford Forest
Mar 11, 2011
Photos: 13
20110104 Prae's trip to Adelaide
Jan 3, 2011
Photos: 54
20101212 Daisy
Sister got a new puppy,"Daisy". She is an Australian Bulldog.
Dec 11, 2010
20101009 Trailblazer 50 km Challenge
Started at 7 am, finished at about 6:40. Pretty darned good effort. Mucho respect for those who went on and did another 50km!
Oct 8, 2010
Photos: 46
20100925 My new home
Bloody hell, found it Monday, bought it on Saturday. First time to an auction (apart from Ebay!) I need a beer.
Sep 24, 2010
Photos: 16
20100824 Thailand trip August 2010
Bangkok, Don Mueng, Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Nam Kiew Wan, Khon Kaen, Khorat, Bangkok, phew...
Aug 24, 2010
Photos: 158
20100711 Peugeot Project Fixie
Jul 10, 2010
Photos: 28
20100508 Dirty Weekend
Yo and I went up Saturday afternoon, about 1 hour into a 24 hour race. Some people were riding in teams of up to 4, others were going "solo"... for 24 hours!!!
May 7, 2010
Photos: 51
20100417 Peugeot In Progress
Some photos of the bike as received, then after a bit of frame prepping
Mar 5, 2010
Photos: 12
Tour De Thailand Khao Sok to Patong, Phuket
We rode into Patong via the ridiculously steep and dangerous overpass, and finally completed at least 2166kms over 22 days of riding. I put on 1kg.
Dec 31, 2009
Photos: 24
Tour De Thailand Prachuab to Khao Sok National Park
We rode 5 long days to our final rest day in the superb Khao Sok National Park. Sadly the photos don't indicate how great it is.
Dec 26, 2009
Photos: 39
Tour De Thailand Kanchanaburi to Prachuab Khiri Khan
Finally, we hit the beach! It was a long time coming, but well worth the wait. Christmas day was in Hua Hin.
Dec 21, 2009
Photos: 31
Tour De Thailand Kanchanaburi Rest Day
We visited the infamous death railway. Too many young souls perished here as POWs in WWII
Dec 20, 2009
Photos: 38
Tour De Thailand Sukhothai to Kanchanaburi
About a weeks worth of riding from Sukhothai to Bangkok and out to Kanchanaburi
Dec 12, 2009
Photos: 36
Profile Photos
Album for profile photos
Photos: 2
Tour De Thailand - Sukhothai Rest Day
Sukhothai was the centre of one of the earliest Thai dynasties, which broke away from the khmer empire to the east. Today its a brilliant world heritage site.
Dec 11, 2009
Tour De Thailand Chiang Mai to Sukhothai
Day 1 - 4 of the 2009/2010 Tour De Thailand. We started in Chiang Mai and would eventuate 2200kms to the south on Phuket. Here are some of the photos I took on days 1-4.
Dec 7, 2009
Photos: 33
MTB transformation - Stage 2
Before and after photos of converting my 2003 mtb to a rigid fork single speed
Nov 17, 2009
Photos: 17
20090802 Roller Derby in Adelaide
Aug 2, 2009
20090705 New puppy in the family
New addition to sisters family: Brutus, the Pugalier
Jul 4, 2009
20090516 Riding about Inman Valley
May 15, 2009
Photos: 18
20090413 Easter Camping in the Flinders Ranges
Steve, Wan and I went camping in the Flinders Ranges, 450kms north of Adelaide over the Easter break.
Apr 10, 2009
Photos: 32
20090314 Riding around Victor
Goolwa to Victor Harbor and back
Mar 14, 2009
Photos: 15
20090303 Pajero before and after
Feb 14, 2009
20090118 Racing around Rymill Park
First event of the 2009 Tour Down Under*, Adelaide South Australia. * now including extra Lance!
Jan 17, 2009
20081117 MALAYSIA
From Hat Yai in the Suoth of Thailand, to Alor Star, Taiping, Pangkor Island, Kuala Selangor and Subang Jaya, finally out f KL. That was my week in Malaysia by bike.
Nov 20, 2008
200910 Thailand and Laos
After landing in Chiang Mai, it took about 5 days to get over the border into Laos. 5 weeks ago the border cossing was about 3 metres under water. Good timing
Oct 14, 2008
Photos: 87
200809 India - The first Country
I landed in Madras on Aug 13 and rode down through Tamil Nadu, climbing to Kodaikanal before crossing into Kerala and finally up to Karnataka, where I flew out of Bangalore
20080810 Tripping in Japan with Lewy
A mate came over from Sydney before I was due to leave. Lewy rented a motorcycle (1200 BMW) and we had a very busy time travelling in Kansai. And yes, that is me.
Aug 10, 2008
Photos: 44
20080730 Some Kamogata sunsets
Jul 30, 2008
20080726 Summer fireworks festival1
It took an hour and a half to get to but it was a damn nice display. Everyone could see, there werent tooo many people, and they giant flamethrowers and laser beams with rock music choreography. Beats Adelaide skyhow no problems, but I'd prefer me a decent sunset anyday.
Jul 26, 2008
20080705 Jim Thompsons House
10 mins walk from MBK is the urban jungle oasis of Jim Thompsons House. He was an American who restored the Thai silk industry to eminence after WW2. He was an avid art collector and designed and built a teak house i nthe Thai style. He went missing in Malaysia in 1969 (I think). It was a pretty cool place with heaps of artifacts and priceless pieces of art on display. We we not allowed to photograph anything inside the house.
Jul 9, 2008
Photos: 19
20080704 Ayutthaya trip to ancient capital
Ayutthaya was the seat of power in Thailand for 33 successive kings from the 10th to the 14th century, until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
Photos: 26
20080608 Kannoura Boat Race
We entered a traditional style boat race, where we sculled Japanese style. I had no idea what we were doing, and we got trounced in the race, but it was a chance to get dressed up in a fundoshi and show off the great beer gut ive been working on in the last year.
Jun 8, 2008
20080801 Ride from Matsunaga to Kamogata
Went for a longish ride 87kms from Matsunaga in Hiroshima ken back home to Kamogata. It could have been more interesting, but still, good training
20080510 Ride to Nihonkai
After the camping trip I had one night at home before heading off on a equipment test ride for 3 days to the Sea of Japan and back. It was supposed to be for about 4 days but i got tired of trying to find a sneaky place to put the tent up after dark. I went to an awesome onsen/sento called OYuLando in Kaike onsen town on the north coast. Worth every sen of the 350yen entrance ($3.50). I did about 339kms in three days (159kms on the friday alone). My bottom hurt for a week after that!
May 10, 2008
20080507 Camping in Kochi
A rather large mass of Gaijin went to Shikoku for Golden week. It was awesome! We rented a car, drove across the Seto Ohashi bridge and through the middle of Shikoku stopping at the famous rope bridge called Kazurabashi (thanks Jamey for being persistent). We ended up staying 3 nights in Ikumi beach, a nice surf beach. Happy times!
May 7, 2008
Photos: 37
20080427 Kibiji Ride with Joko
My Japanese sensei and I went for a ride to the Kibi plain on a nice Sunday afternoon. There were lots of people about. You know what they say about Kibi plain? Its very FLAT. It was an ok ride. We rode back to Kurashiki and had very enjoyable Chinese food afterwards.
Apr 27, 2008
Photos: 20
The folks in Japan
The folks and I went to one of the International Villas in Okayama city on the weekend of April 19/20. Ushimado is a VERY quiet little town on the coast. The Int villa is at the top of a VERY long hill. We didnt walk up that bad boy once...
Apr 19, 2008
Short Cherry Blossom Ride
In the afternoon I went for a short ride to the next town cos I heard they had some nice cherry blossoms. After that I went and met Suresh and Jenita in the city. They were travelling for a few weeks in Japan from Oz.
Apr 11, 2008
Photos: 11
20080331 Yakyu in Yakage
Our Kamogata Junior High School Baseball team had a couple of practise games against Yakage JHS at their ground. I went along, took these photos, and copped some hefty UV rays... (and were defeated due to some sloppy errors in both games)
Mar 31, 2008
Photos: 14
20080328 Its a Surly
I bought my touring bike last week (28/03/08) from Farm Bike in Kurashiki. Its a Surly "Long Haul Trucker". All CroMoly frame and forks with lots of braze-ons for mudguards, racks, different brake configurations etc. I changed out the drop bars and bar end shifters for a touring bar with lots of different grip positions. I ordered the largest one that the distributor had (58cm) frame. Thankfully, it seems to fit very comfortably, so far. (crosses fingers)
Mar 28, 2008
Photos: 9
20080321 Shimanami Kaido - 2 day cycle trip
George came down from Kobe for a 2 day cycle trip on the Shimanami kaido (Island something something road something something). We were completely lucky with the weather. As the pictures show, we had glorious weather, if not a little windy. There was a weak typhun that went through the day before and we had 24 hours of rain. Thanks George!
Mar 22, 2008
Photos: 53
20080217 Hadaka (Naked) Matsuri
On the coldest weekend of the year, thousands of fundoshi clad Japanese and a few dozen foreigners race around a temple getting drenched until at midnight, the lucky sticks are dropped from within the temple and everyone fights for the lucky sticks... last year a man was trampled to death...
Feb 17, 2008
20080211 Okunoshima (bunny island)
Its all cutsey now, with 100's of cute bunnies running around, but the island has its dark history. Before and during WW2 the island had been taken off the official navigational charts because it was the site of Japans chemical warfare development. They developed mustard gas for use against the Chinese on the mainland...
Feb 10, 2008
Photos: 30
20080224 Oyster festival
Feb 9, 2008
Making Mochi on a wintery day
Omochi is rice which is pounded until it makes a glutinous mass. It is used for special occasions such as New Years, Births Funerals and 1St birthdays. You can buy it at other times as well if you fancy.
Jan 20, 2008
One snowy Sunday night
A few glasses of sake and I was ready to play. This is by far the most snow I have seen, about 2-3 inches and no sign of stopping. Cant wait for tomorrow morning. Surprisingly it was not so cold, but that could have been the sake ...
Photos: 21
Back to Japan - Shinsaibashi
I came back to a depressingly small room and a very impressive shinsaibashi, in the south of Osaka.
Jan 17, 2008
Photos: 7
Retreat to Hua Hin
Photos: 60
Hiroshima and Itsukushima Jinja Trip
With Rob, Jamey, Ross and Marion
Nov 22, 2007
Photos: 86
JET Halloween Party
Nov 5, 2007
Around Fukuyama
Terry and I went to Fukuyama for lunch and to wander around. I had the best pasta Ive had in a long time, and got an average espresso, (meaing the best one Ive had in Japan) to boot. However the biggest shock was the gothic inspired wedding reception hall we found. I was flabbergasted...
Kamogata Mikkoshi carrying
Oct 20, 2007
Photos: 25
Daytrip to Korakuen garden
Lauren, Terry and I went to Okayama for a lazy sunday afternoon. We went to Korakuen, one of the 3 great gardens in Japan. It was a nice relaxing day.
Oct 19, 2007
Photos: 47
Himeji Castle
Oct 13, 2007
Photos: 41
Kobe Long Weekend Oct 6-8
I went up to visit George and Mari who live in Sannomiya, old friends I knew in Japan previously. I also bought a new lens for my camera (Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G IF-ED). The lens wasn't cheap at all (ahem), but these first pictures show the great potential. It is the ultimate walk around lens. I had so much great food there. I had Indian for lunch, drank Germany's best wheat beer off the tap, ate dinner in a REAL Thai restaurant (OMG it was good!), as well as my fav old Thai/Viet fusion restaurant in my old home town. We topped it off with a visit to a cool sushi place for monday's lunch. What a weekend! Thanks George!
Oct 8, 2007
Photos: 48
Onomichi
I had a day off due to sports day recently, so I decided to head down to Onomichi, west of Fukuyama. There is a temple walk with about 42 different temples. Actually they are all very close to the station, and are easily reachable. I wandered around for a few hours, had lunch at the No.1 Miso ramen shop in Onomichi followed by some green tea icecream at the No.1 ice cream shop, followed by another wander up to a 3 tiered pagoda and back again. A nice day...
Oct 1, 2007
Fuji Trip 2007
We bussed to Yamanashi friday night, and got to a hostel saturday afternoon. After a few hours sleep we got up at 2 am sunday morning and arrived at station 5 for the climb at 4:55. It took 4:40 for me to reach the top and 2:10 to get down. After a short wait we went to a sento (public bath) and rode the coach home to Okayama city. I caught the train back home at 5:21am. I got sunburnt fairly well resting up at the caldera, some incredible muscle soreness and poked both big toes through my socks, but what an experience. Having climbed the highest mountin in Japan, I have decided to retire from climbing any more moutains.:)
Sep 24, 2007
Kamogata Sports day
My junior highschools sports day, after party for the staff(enkai) and karaoke (ni jikai)
Sep 16, 2007
Photos: 49
Ride to Kamogata Planetarium
I stopped three times as temp hit the high 30s and REALLY high humidity, but there are some great roads here. Cant wait to be able to get out again.
Aug 17, 2007
Around Okayama City and Kurashiki
Aug 11, 2007
Kasaoka Odori (dance)
2 days after I got to Kamogata I was brought along by Mario, my peruvian neighbour to a festival, in which I was to be performing. After a few beers and being dressed in a yukata by an ancient smiling woman, and greased with a few more free Asahi's we hit the street. Our group won "The unique award". Wasn't that polite ;)
Aug 4, 2007
Around the new home town - Kamogata
Its pretty quiet here, apart from the main road going through.
Aug 2, 2007
Tokyo and Okayama Orientation 1
Jul 31, 2007
Bye bye 4Runner
A few days before I sold it.
Jul 21, 2007
Photos: 5
Philippines & Thailand June 2007
Jun 18, 2007
Photos: 72
Japan Trip April 2007
Catch up Trip. Landed in Osaka, shinkansened it to Beppu, Kyushu. Onsen, Ramen, Hello Shochu! Then across to Kumamoto, Hakata, and back to Osaka. Then to Tokyo with Rich and lots of friendly meets in between.
Apr 20, 2007
Photos: 95
Tour Down Under Stage 3
128kms ride from the hills of Adelaide to the coastal town of Victor Harbor. It rained for most of the 5 hours of riding. There were about about 2700 riders. Great fun!
Jan 18, 2007
Deep Creek 4wd Trek
A few guys from work took Torben, his girlfriend and brother on a drive down to see some whales.
Aug 5, 2006
Thailand 2006
We visited The Similans Marine Park, Kanchanaburi (Thai - Burma Railway) , Bangkok and Krabi (Ao Nang)
Apr 10, 2006
Photos: 43
West Coast Trip 2005
Greg, Jason and I ventured over to the west coast of South Australia to Fowlers bay. This really was a trip of a lifetime.
Dec 1, 2005
Philippines 2001
Underwater Sports Dive Centres Annual Dive trip. In 2000 and 2001 we went to the Philippines. These are some photos from the second year.
Jul 1, 2001
Photos: 93
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