January 24, 2025 -

Dubbo

A town not too close to home that we have now visited the first time in our life, though camping in Australia since 1998.Why (not)? Dubbo is a small country town in the West of New South Wales, Australia. Some people know this town only by passing between Melbourne or Adelaide visiting their families at Christmas during the longer Xmas vacations: A typical Stop Over Country Town. Why (not) live in Dubbo? We were interested to find about the past and visited the Old Dubbo Goal (jail), where about 150 executions are nicely documented between 1865 and 1930. Interesting, indeed … The colonial past of Australia. Another highlight is the unique open plan Zoo in Dubbo. And last not least the Flying Doctors Service life and in Action on large screen. Now you know, why a stop over on the roads to Melbourne or Brisbane is a great idea. Where to stay? There are huts on the camp sites there, we used the G‘Day Parks. With our best wishes and more on our Blogs With our kind wishes from the Gold Coast Peter Hanns with Maria Ines Linked Updated Fri 24 Jan 2025. Follow us on our Annual Loops from the Gold Coast into our Hinterland and back home mid Jan, leaving mostly Boxing Day since 2013. Our annual Loops Linked Once in Dubbo, you have many further options to explore…

Horizons

This post is about Education and Adventure and Navigation and Orientation Created and written by Author and Blogger Peter Hanns Bloecker, retired Educator at the Gold Coast in QLD Australia. Ocean and sailing and Ulysses. Inspired by Ocean Walking plus reading and writing. Walter Benjamin James Joyce Handwriting and more Widening Horizons Through Education In the age of digital screens and touchpads, the art of handwriting may seem like an ancient relic. Yet, its value in education, especially in fields as specialized as navigation and sailing, remains undeniable. Handwriting isn't merely about forming letters; it's a cognitive process that involves memory, comprehension, and engagement. It’s an indispensable skill that anchors us to traditional methods of learning, much like how sailors rely on their understanding of the stars and the sea. Handwriting: A Cognitive Catalyst Handwriting enhances learning by engaging multiple senses. The physical act of writing activates neural pathways associated with memory and comprehension. For aspiring navigators and sailors, this means that jotting down coordinates, sketching maps, and noting weather patterns are not just clerical tasks—they are cognitive exercises that solidify knowledge and prepare them for the unpredictable nature of the sea. Navigational Mastery Through Practice Navigation, whether by ancient stars or modern GPS, is a skill that demands precision and wisdom. Master navigators often keep detailed logbooks, hand-drawn charts, and personal notes. These handwritten records serve not only as practical…