We are still trying to live as if we are in the lands of our ancestors. In the central desert cattle are thinning, above ground water has been used up, salinity is rife, indigenous vegetation is scarce and exotic grasses are rampant. These are all signs of an environment out of balance. None of [...]
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Bodies in Australia, Minds still in Europe
Posted in Australian environment perceptions on January 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Contemplating Australia’s Central Desert
Posted in Australian environment perceptions, tagged australian desert landscape aboriginal on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You would not believe that landscapes I’ve experienced in the last week. Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Dalhousie Springs, Coober Pedy. Different people, plants, animals – the interaction of nature’s elements. Our landscape is so austere, restrained and honest. It is amazing, so subtle and beautiful, so ancient. It has so many stories. Now, more [...]

