Well, it’s been a colourful start to the year!

After a great Christmas, a road trip began. Travel this year was westward, towards Adelaide, along the coast, flying into Princetown via Helicopter over theTwelveApostles - amazing! From the Coorong we headed north, up and over the Spencer Gulf, to Port Lincoln. We saw beautiful coastline, beaches and seaside towns. As usual, I photographed everything along the way, as I embraced the history, the architecture (original limestone buildings) and the remote wilderness. I even managed a swim with the sea lions off the S.A. coast! An experience I will never forget!

On the return trip, totally unplanned, we hit a roadblock as I suffered a minor heart attack on the Murray River. I was flown by air ambulance from Swan Hill to Melbourne, where I underwent surgery at the Epworth hospital. I’m truly grateful for the amazing medics, and the treatment I received. We indeed live in a lucky country, and I’m am one very lucky guy!

Back home now, after the years bumpy start, I’m trying to reflect on my work/life balance. Last year was indeed intense, with MANY projects on the go, each with their own individual requirements and challenges. I love my work, however this year I may need to consider some moderation.

It’s clearly time to re-evaluate, reassess, and begin 2023 with a fresh start!