Tag: New South Wales

Time to say goodbye to the faithful old Porsche

Sadly, John has to say goodbye to his last classic Porsche 911...

Twelve pictures chronicle a year of misery and recovery

It was probably the worst year of John's life. But twelve photographs chronicle his progression through despair to renewed optimism and a zest for life...

Three thousand therapeutic kilometres in Elf the Mini Cooper S

John embarks on a 3,000-km road trip in his Mini Cooper, a car quite unsuited to some of the more remote parts of New South Wales. But it came through with flying colours...

Occupational therapy on the farm gets John back on the road

After a stressful and emotionally draining nine months, Macfilos author John Shingleton is back on the road to recovery in New South Wales...

Bikepacking in the old Blue Mountains with a classic film camera in tow

The elderly Olympus Mju II becomes something Nju for an extraordinary bikepacking excursion into Australia’s Blue Mountains.

Fleet of Terrigal pelicans meets my new Leica Q2

After some very difficult months, John got the opportunity to take out his new Leica Q2 to capture a big of wildlife on the New South Wales coast...

Best laid plans: Spain gives way to Mogo

A proposed driver's delight in Spain was swapped for an adventure in southern New South Wales as COVID-19 stated to close active life down.

Life in Lockdown: Macfilosofers report from around the world

What are Macfilosiphers up to in these days of lockdown and abundant spare time? Mike scoops up a few differing views from around the world.

Rain offers bushfire respite but it isn’t enough. First rain in 10 years for some parts

In some parts of Australia, last week's rains were the first in ten years. While the deluge has offered some respite from the bushfires, it comes as just a sip — much more is needed.

Bushfires: Putting things into perspective

The odd diversion, the odd delay. But John found this route required a nine-hour diversion.