@ Pink Euodia Hal begins his walkabout in Western Australia! Pink Euodia The pink euodia is an Australian Native tree favoured by the Ulysses Butterfly.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Bernie.
Hal shook paws with Bernie the Achiever Beaver. They both received one silver mole!
Blue And Gold Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
Smooth-Lipped Spider Orchid Western Australia is well know for its unique endemic wild flowers, which attract photographers from all over the world, from mid Winter right through Spring.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Ove like my dad who I miss so much.
Hal shook paws with Ove like my dad who I miss so much the Desert Rose Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Ove like my dad who I miss so much gave you 1 "Blue And Gold Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Buccaneer Archipelago "Here's something for train fans, Hal! Western Australia contains the world's longest straight stretch of rail track, between the towns of Ooldia and Nurina." "Wow! What length is it, Choose a name?" queried 2. "It's 300 miles (478.4 km)—quite some distance!" Buccaneer Archipelago Avast ye hearties, Buccaneer Archipelago ahoy! A forgotten world of 1,000 islands of the north west coast of Australia. As difficult to access, as it is breath taking to behold!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
Hal shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Baby Blue Silver Leafed Mountain Gum We really must visit the Golden Mile while we are in Western Australia, Hal! I hear that it was as rugged a place as the wild west in its hey day! Baby Blue Silver Leafed Mountain Gum Native to Eastern Australia, this unique large shrub or small tree eucalyptus carries its rounded silvery blue juvenile leaves into adulthood.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Dragoon.
Hal shook paws with Dragoon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fitzroy Crossing Oh Hal, you should have warned me before taking me to Swanbourne Beach! You know I don't find nude hooman flesh even remotely attractive! Fitzroy Crossing The mighty Fitzroy river carved the magnificent Danggu Geikie Gorge, part of the limestone barrier reef that graces the West Kimberley Region in Western Australia.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Jillie.
Hal shook paws with Jillie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Football Meatpies Kangaroos and Holden Cars It becomes obvious just how old Australia is, when you start visiting some of her prehistoric rock formations, like Wave Rock, Hal! Football Meatpies Kangaroos and Holden Cars While their American counterparts were laying down rubber in pickup trucks and Cadillacs, the Australian youth of the 1960s were saving their pennies to become the proud owners of the first locally produced EJ Holdens, resplendent with 6 cylinder 149 grey motors. And if you understand all that, you are probably a bigger rev-head than I ever was!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Lucifer.
Hal shook paws with Lucifer the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Numbat "Wow, Hal! Texas is significantly larger than most European countries— and Western Australia is three and a half times as big as Texas!" "Wow indeedy, Brown Bobby!" Numbat Living in eucalyptus woodlands, the Numbat is a termite eating marsupial that does not drink water, as its fluid needs are met by the ~20,000 termites it consumes in a day.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Brown Bobby.
Hal shook paws with Brown Bobby the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Karijini National Park Symphony munched her hexagonal Pizza flavoured Shape and then a rectangular Cheddar Shape. "Tell you what, Hal—they ought to make these biscuits in the shape of Australia!" "They're way ahead of you, Symphony! The Vegemite & Cheese, Sausage Sizzle and Meat Pie flavours are all in the shape of the country!" Karijini National Park The Karijini National Park in the north of Western Australia is a vast and ancient world of natural gorges, waterfalls and swimming holes.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Symphony.
Hal shook paws with Symphony the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Australian Flag We really must visit the Golden Mile while we are in Western Australia, Hal! I hear that it was as rugged a place as the wild west in its hey day! Australian Flag As a colonised country, Australia's national flag depicts the Union Jack of her colonising country, as well as the Southern Cross constellation.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hot Stuff.
Hal shook paws with Hot Stuff the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs Take me to the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Hal! I want to see the place where the America's Cup sailed to in 1983! Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs Kalbarri, on Western Australia's central coast, is home to rugged coastal cliffs, deserted beaches, tranquil rivers and inland gorges. In this quiet coastal area, the humpback whales and wildflowers battle for the lone photographer's time and attention!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Huntley.
Hal shook paws with Huntley the Achiever Beaver. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swan River Nightscape It becomes obvious just how old Australia is, when you start visiting some of her prehistoric rock formations, like Wave Rock, Hal! Swan River Nightscape You think you can taste the stillness, silently sitting on your balcony late at night, gazing out at the reflection of the cityscape on the glassy surface of the Swan River in Perth.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Mae.
Hal shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Surreal Swan River That's it, Hal! You can go on without me. I have everything I need at Margaret River! Surf beaches, ancient forests and wineries. What more could a little pet want? Huh? Surreal Swan River Clouds submerge the buildings and flood the waters of the Swan River in Perth, creating a surreal cityscape worthy of the opening scene to a science fiction flick.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Safeara.
Hal shook paws with Safeara the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Blue Boat House Take me to the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Hal! I want to see the place where the America's Cup sailed to in 1983! Little Blue Boat House Have you snapped a selfie yet in front of The Little Blue Boat House on the Swan River in Perth? No? Well put it on your bucket list then!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Bear.
Hal shook paws with Bear the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Citrus Orchard What a pearl of a place Broome was Hal! Did you buy any souvenirs? Citrus Orchard Fresh produce thrives in the microclimate of the Perth foothills, home to abundant citrus orchards and market gardens.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Pricilla.
Hal shook paws with Pricilla the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Avon Valley Region Oh look ... you won a pet! Avon Valley Region Northam is the gateway to Western Australia's Avon Valley Region. The area is rich with history, culture and arts, and is a favourite weekend destination for nature lovers and adventurers to explore and experience.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with matty.
Hal shook paws with matty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rottnest Island "Wow, Hal! Texas is significantly larger than most European countries— and Western Australia is three and a half times as big as Texas!" "Wow indeedy, sammy!" Rottnest Island Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) is a short ferry ride from the Port of Fremantle. It is a nature reserve, home to breathtaking beaches and bays, limestone reefs, underwater caves, salt lakes, diverse marine life and the internationally friendly little Quokkas.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with sammy.
Hal shook paws with sammy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sugarloaf Rock It becomes obvious just how old Australia is, when you start visiting some of her prehistoric rock formations, like Wave Rock, Hal! Sugarloaf Rock Sugarloaf Rock is a wildlife haven for nesting seabirds. A giant granite rock in the Indian Ocean just of the Western Australian coastline, it is a photographer's paradise, changing colours with the weather and with the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with HOot.
Hal shook paws with HOot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Margaret River Region You know, Hal, I think my favourite thing to see in Australia has been Aquarius, Dan Marino and Chewbie all coming in for a feed at Monkey Mia! It's a shame we didn't have more time to catch up with those guys! Margaret River Region The Margaret River Region, south of Perth in Western Australia, is home to some of Australia's finest vineyards, surf beaches and old-growth karri, jarrah and marri forest.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with BunBun.
Hal shook paws with BunBun the Adorable Brown Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black and White Swans Take me to the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Hal! I want to see the place where the America's Cup sailed to in 1983! Black and White Swans Although black swans are native to Western Australia, white swans were also introduced by British colonists in 1896. Today, both black and white swans are widely distributed throughout Australia.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Rainbow.
Hal shook paws with Rainbow the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Koala Scene So why is there a One Mile Jetty in a country that measures distance in kilometres, Hal? You know how easily confused I am! Koala Scene Like all existing marsupials, koalas are found only in Australia. Koala colonies/populations inhabit eucalyptus forests and woodlands. Koalas are under constant threat from habitat destruction (including bushfires), dog attacks and road accidents.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Ada.
Hal shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black Swan When I said I wanted to visit Marble Bar, Hal, I was imagining a hotel constructed from precious stone, not this hot dusty town in the middle of nowhere! Black Swan The Black Swan has been the emblem of Western Australia since 1829, featuring on the state's coat of arms and flag. The Aboriginal lore of the Noongar people tells of how their ancestors were once swans who became people.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with fire fox.
Hal shook paws with fire fox the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mottlecah What a pearl of a place Broome was Hal! Did you buy any souvenirs? Mottlecah Mottlecah is a bushy mallee tree endemic to the south west of Western Australia.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Hal shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Parrot Bush You know, Hal, I think my favourite thing to see in Australia has been Aquarius, Dan Marino and Chewbie all coming in for a feed at Monkey Mia! It's a shame we didn't have more time to catch up with those guys! Parrot Bush Loved by birds and butterflies, Parrot Bush is found along the southern central to south west coastal regions of Western Australia.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Angus McGregor.
Hal shook paws with Angus McGregor the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ New Holland Honeyeater Oh Hal, you should have warned me before taking me to Swanbourne Beach! You know I don't find nude hooman flesh even remotely attractive! New Holland Honeyeater The new holland honeyeater is an Australian native bird found throughout southern Australia.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Draco.
Hal shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Draco gave you 1 "Australian travel token" size 10
@ Wide Open Spaces Hal has now completed his walkabout in Western Australia! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift! Surfing Numbat, Blue I love the sun. Soaking up the rays is one of my favourite things to do. I can swim, but I am very happy to have my surfboard; I can paddle in the water or use it to float around, enjoying the sun. After some time spent on the water, it will be time to eat; termites for me, seeds or fruit for you? Grab your board and join me.
Wide Open Spaces Who wouldn't like to get away from it all in countryside retreats -- perhaps a wine-growing hub! -- with a stunning view of forest and distant peaks in sun-drenched Australia? Hal has enjoyed his walkabout in Western Australia, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy an Australian Walkabout!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with PI PI.
Hal shook paws with PI PI the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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