Nature

Brown Anole Originally uploaded by daecks Another example of the critters found around where I live. This one would return every night to the same spot to rest. For scale, the head would be a little under 1cm long.

Kiss me Originally uploaded by daecks This was out on our terrace the other day. I have no idea what species of frog this is, somewhat due to the tail protrusion.

Spiny Orb-weaver Originally uploaded by daecks Am I tempting fate by wanting to take photos of spiders?

I spotted this guy the other day climbing up a tree near our place. He was about a metre long, and looks like he’s been around. BTW: I heart Australian critters more, especially Red Back spiders. Update: Another Iguana. ...

I had the absolute, without a doubt, worst flight back from Australia ever. There were times - and I say this with all honesty - that I thought I wasn’t going to make it. Allow me to explain. Whilst watching “King Kong” with a couple of mates I noticed that the inside of my left leg just above my ankle was hurting a little. My sock had folded over a couple of times but I thought it extremely wussy of my body to be complaining about that so I ignored it at the time. Later on that night at Garage club whilst playing some fussball I noticed the pain had increased and the left side of my groin was also starting to hurt. Standing in the line for the Vodka bar I felt my left leg go extremely numb and more of a general numbness over my whole body. My teeth started chattering, my pulse was racing and I was finding it difficult to stand up. I pretty much said “I have to go… to the hospital” ...