'Houses are but badly built boats so firmly aground that you cannot think of moving them. They are definitely inferior things, belonging to the vegetable not the animal world, rooted and stationary, incapable of gay transition. The desire to build a house is the tired wish of man content thenceforward with a single anchorage. The desire to build a boat is the desire of youth, unwilling yet to accept the idea of a final resting-place'. - Arthur Ransome





'For the truth is that I already know as much about my fate as I need to know. The day will come when I will die. So the only matter of consequence before me is what I will do with my allotted time. I can remain on shore, paralysed with fear, or I can raise my sails and dip and soar in the breeze.'
-Richard Bode



Thursday, June 17, 2010

King George River (via satellite phone)

King George River certainly has its own charm.

It was a bit of a shock after having the entire Berkley River to ourselves (and the crocodiles) to arrive in King George River to be buzzed by private helicopters and surrounded by luxury cruisers.

We trekked up a very steep cliff only to find that the passengers aboard the luxury boats were being flown to the top in their private helicopters to avoid the climb. What a life! They were very pleasant though and stopped to chat and tell us about their ten day, 25,000 per person holiday on their boat.

We are all well and enjoying the Kimberley's beauty and diversity.
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