Author: John Langmead

I was born in Perth Western Australia in July 1949. I currently live in Apollo Bay Victoria.

14 Day Solo Motorbike Ride around the Flinders Ranges and the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia in May 2023

In May 2023 I did a solo motorbike tour of the Flinders Ranges and the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. I was away for 14 days and clocked up 4070kms on the mighty GS. 370kms was on dirt roads in the Flinders. On the second last day of this ride the GS ticked over 250,000kms … Continue reading 14 Day Solo Motorbike Ride around the Flinders Ranges and the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia in May 2023 →

Big clean swell at a remote break on the Great Australian Bight May 2023

Saturday dawned bright and still over on the edge of the Great Australian Bight. A powerful and glassy swell was rolling in, to be perfected an hour or so later by a light offshore wind. I knew that all along this coast local surfers would be paddling out at remote breaks not marked by signposts … Continue reading Big clean swell at a remote break on the Great Australian Bight May 2023 →

Six days in Bermagui: the Blue Pool; surfers at Camel Rock; white-bellied sea eagles and a border-koolie called Magpie

Bermagui. Jewel of the south coast of New South Wales. Photo taken from Camel Rock beach, across 5kms of Pacific Ocean. Clockwise: Main street and foreshore of the town; Horseshoe Bay just over the foreshore lawns; mouth of the Bermagui River; Horseshoe Bay. The local ocean swimmers, who call themselves the Blue Balls, were a … Continue reading Six days in Bermagui: the Blue Pool; surfers at Camel Rock; white-bellied sea eagles and a border-koolie called Magpie →

Magpie’s First Birthday

Magpie joined our family as an 8 week old pup. He turned 1 on Friday March 17 2023. He's a strong, intelligent, confident dog and a great companion. Magpie's first 10 months with us have been most rewarding. Magpie is affectionate, a quick learner and a wonderful addition to the family. Magpie's road safety skills … Continue reading Magpie’s First Birthday →

Autumn Swell at Little Henty Reef

Morning sun lighting up clean new swell on Little Henty Reef. The swell continued the next day. The two photos following were taken early in the morning at Skenes Creek. While taking photos of waves on the reef at Skenes Creek, this sight to the south caught my eye. It's Henty Reef, or Outer Henty … Continue reading Autumn Swell at Little Henty Reef →