Whispering Wonders

Several years I left Byron for a trip around the world, to see and explore the many places that had a special appeal at various phases of my life. In some ways this was a pilgrimage, seeking sources of the modern Australian identity, including the Burma Railway and Gallipoli, embracing the genesis of our culture and the truth beyond this.   The context, people and places, some touristy, others less familiar but reflecting the shifting attitudes and traditions of different cultures, the