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To anyone who has ever complained about being stuck in traffic due to an MVA: Get some perspective.

It may seem unfortunate that you're running late for work. it may seem unfortunate that you could miss your flight. What is actually unfortunate is that someone's life could have been lost and others changed forever.

There was a fatality on Queensland roads today. Knowing the name and face is a chilling reminder of why I become upset when stuck on a closed motorway. And it's got nothing to do with wasting my precious time.

Thank you, come again.

I know I have not yet been elsewhere and to run straight back to that one passport stamp is generally discouraged but this is something that I must do for myself. If I hate it, at least then I will know. What is my connection with this place that leaves me so hungry to return? I will travel much further than my initial post in North India, however this primary destination is at the forefront of my focus. It is not so far away, for time will close in fast.

I don't need a nice car, fancy clothes, or endless big nights out. I need to keep my eyes on the prize. I need to get back here. And then beyond.


Here are some photos from my visit in 2010; I cannot take full credit for the photography as my travel companion and I shared a camera for this trip.

All roads to lead to Rome.

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, sometimes a picture can invoke a thousand words. Or thoughts. This photo, taken by a friend on Winter's first dawn inspires me no end. Perhaps one day I will work out why exactly.