@@L17_8 Then where is He? I don’t follow a god that causes, promotes and laughs in the face of misery. You doofus…. 🤦♂️ … and now back to your regular program.
Cheveyo! We all see through your feigned indignation at the Big Things... this woman is beyond adorable and you Love her with all your Heart, so hence, anything that makes her Happy, is just fine with you... Admit it! 😄
I'm not even 15 seconds in and that look on Cheveyo's face tells me ONE THING!!! We are about to see a BIG thing!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The expression on Cheveyo’s face anytime he talks about Australia feels both mystical and also proof of quantum entanglement. So many of us would love it if they continued the exploration of Country for another twenty years or so, no matter how long to short their stay ends up being there will always be a piece of their souls here and we are so lucky to have seen Oz through their eyes.
Yes, great outsiders teaching us more than most of us australians will ever see or know about our home.. and with a great respect of the first nation's peoples history.
As an American (TEXAS), “One Pack Wanderers” inspire me to travel Australia….one of the few countries I have a desire to visit….Japan and Scotland are definitely included.
As a Texan, you would feel right at home with the huge distances between places. The climate is analogous as well. Be sure to spend at least a month in Oz, then you will get a taste of the country. Otherwise you are shortchanging yourself.
Screw palm (Pandanus spiralis) is Kakadu’s most common pandanus species. These pods turn bright orange as they ripen and are a favourite food of sulphur-crested cockatoos. The tree’s large clusters of woody nuts contain seeds that can be eaten raw or roasted. variouse parts of the plant have medicinal values.
Kakadu is probably one of the most awesome places on the planet, and your response echoed mine. The place is so warm, so genuinely wild, so saturated with colour, so alive with creatures, with the faintest carboniferous smell. If a dinosaur walked out in front of you, it would seem completely unsurprising. I guess the crocs represent them. I was first there when it was not yet well known, while training some people at Ranger Uranium for a few weeks. I had a free weekend and asked people where I should go. Virtually all said things like, "you have to go to Ubirr, it will change how you see everything'. It seemed such an odd thing to say. The moment came when I knew what they meant. Walking past such ancient rock art, then standing on top of that rocky outcrop and looking out over that vista you shared gave me the strangest of feelings. The iridescent green, the big rocks sticking out like unlikely icebergs. The smoke drifting up from the seasonally natural fires. Bids cavorting overhead, and the occasional animal moving across the wetlands. But much more than that, you realise you are looking at a scene that has been gazed upon for millennia, by thousands of generations of people. You can almost hear the people's voices and the laughter of their children. And sometimes some of the locals are still there doing exactly that. For all that it's not just a First Nations thing, its gives an intense sensation of a common shared humanity, and how insignificant yet precious your own little life is in the grand scheme of things. I don't know any other place in the world that has that.
I hear you mate. We stood at the top of Oenpelli and looked out at a similar view. There is only 2 times in my life that I almost believed in a greater being and being at peace with everything, that was one and landing in a float plane on the Gordon River at sunset, with the shadows and mist on the river........Speechless
I was camping at Yulara, and I was checking out a crow who landed on a guy rope of tent next door, on that rope, the people had tied a plastic bag full of plastic clothes pegs. The crow was curious about what was in the bag, poking his beak and taking a peg out of the bag and dropping it to the ground, l watched him take out all pegs and drop them to the ground. People came back to camp, scratching their heads why they the bag was empty 😂.
I am a retired Interstate Truckie and my "go to drink" is still unsweetened Hot Black Tea. Otherwise, I would drink water. Staying somewhere overnight, I did like my beer, though. Really enjoying your enthusiasm and respect for our country.
I know what you mean when you speak of Australia feeling "magical". There is something truly sacred about our landscape. It hums with an ancient tone. It is this very thing that makes me most proud to be Australian, that I live amongst this sacredness and feel a constant connection to that resonance. I get to be a part of it and call it home.
Cheveyo, you know Aussies are united behind Tia when it comes to Big Things, so you're on your own 😂 Glad you're seeing some of the amazing Aboriginal cave art & so much of our Great Southern Land 😊
The reverance Tia and Cheveyo hold for the Australian land, T's awe over the paintings, the way C has such a deep connection and respect for these old Aboriginal places makes me tear up a little. Every member of my family is well travelled throughout Australia. I've never been interested, but instead I've always headed overseas. These videos have completely changed my perspective on travelling in Australia so a very sincere thank you goes out to T & C. 🥰 And regarding the word Billabong, have you guys heard Waltzing Matilda or read any of Banjo Patterson's work?
I think that this is the best video you have done in Australia (so far) - it has everything, humour, spectacular scenery, education, wildlife, bird noises, a big thing, Tia for scale, rock paintings, reference to Aldi (I am sure there is a sponsorship deal in the works) and great drone shots! Loving it.
The look on Cheveyo’s face at the Big Boxing Croc - priceless! Tia’s new hat looks great! Respect for the respect you show for the land and Indigenous culture and history! It’s also turning out to be the Australian sunset tour - can never see enough sunsets!
I've been to a lot of places here but never been to Kakadu. I really loved how you took the time to 'show' the sounds of Australia. I also love how you have taken time to learn Aboriginal words as you go. On that note, Tia, the way you pull out 'tradie' sounds really natural haha
Most paintings are signposts that tell others what food is available in certain areas. Stencil of an axe indicates the availability of native honey. A boomerang means birds. Like ducks. A Hand stencil indicates water.
If you are heading to Port Augusta consider a detour to Lake Gairdner - a dry salt lake 160 x 50 km that is incredibly scenic. Unlike other dry salt lakes, it is surrounded by rust red hills which makes it great for photography including drones. Take a hike out on the surface and it's like being on another planet. You can stay at Mt Ive Station with facilities or free camp at Waltumba Tank Campground.
Hi. Close, Tia. Very close actually. Billabong is a hole in a river that is left behind when a river itself is seasonal (wet and dry) and dries in the dry season leaving it behind. It can also apply to an ox bow cut off through the same seasonal/climatic process. Nice Vid. Cool part of the country. Glad you're enjoying it.
My go to, road trip drink is Dare Espresso Iced Coffee - yep I'm an Aussie lol . I'm thrilled that you guys have made it to Kakadu, to see, experience and feel the magic of Australia. Chev, you're 100% correct, there is nowhere else that I've been to, that you get the feeling of being attached to the ancient past, like you feel here. Thank you both for appreciating and understanding where you are, and show casing our amazing country to the world, in such a respectful and meaningful way. To share your journey and beautiful video's with those who won't get the opportunity to experience Australia for themselves, is a wonderful gift you're sharing. You guys rock, and we love you to bits for everything you've done here in this amazingly beautiful and magical land, that is Australia xxx
I am not a religious or spiritual person, but in Kakadu I felt like everything was humming, the air even, I felt sprits of the earth and first Australians there, never felt anything like it anywhere else
My favourite drink when traveling through the Outback is fresh brewed, hot billy tea. The billy is a large tin can fitted a fence wire handle. A small fire on the ground, or a gas burner, depending on conditions. Put the billy on until it boils. Add loose leaf tea, and after a couple of minutes give it a good stir. I would then pour the hot tea into a mug through a tea strainer, add a heaped spoon of sugar, stir and drink. Aussie folklore dictates that instead of using a strainer, you swing the billy of hot tea in a vertical circle to force the tea leaves to the bottom of the billy. But I have an aversion to second degree burns. And hot tea, even in hot weather, works for me.
Always wonderful to hear your perspectives of this country. And see the joy that Tia gets from the big things. One of your best videos yet. Thank you and safe travels! (Oh, and go-to drink on the road? Bundaberg Ginger Beer!)
Comero for the uninitiated references Holden Commodore being replaced by the Chevrolet Camero after GM closed down Holden in Australia as the Camero replaced the Commodore but they're basically the same specs of car model... hence old mate's Comero number plate
Another wonderful and fascinating RUclips posting. You both have a "down to earth" understanding of what's so special about Australia.I can't stop watching your posts and even sometimes go back to "re-live" some of your Aussie Adventures. You have captured Australian landscapes so amazingly well with your photography truly OUTSTANDING.It's such a joy to view your travels and listen to your heartfelt words.You both have done Australia very proud.Thank-you so much 👍😁..P.S...Love the hat, Tia !
Billabong: As a river meanders across the land, it comes up against rocks and trees that change its course. Consequently the rivers form lots of U bends. Over time, the flow of water increases and the neck of the U shape is eroded through, altering the river’s path so it’s straighter, leaving the U shape cut off and it forms a pond or a Billabong.
From experience , crocs are a potential problem anywhere north of Onslow/Tennant Creek/Townsville . As long as you know, you will be fine. The commercial croc tour at Adelaide River is well worth the effort. Some big ones very close.
You really showed the magic of Kakadu, and your respect for First Nation's artefacts is commendable. I'm in Belgium at the moment and missing the sounds and sights of home and also from when we toured Kakadu. Did you see the Thai cafe near Cahills Crossing (is it still existing)? Travelling tips for going south. Maybe you're on your way to Kings Canyon via the Mareenie Loop road by now? Check out Ormiston Gorge or Palm Valley on the way (depending on the route you take.) I suggest going down the Oodnadatta Track after Marla on the Stuart Hwy. Accommodation/camping at Oodnadatta, William Creek, Coward Springs, Maree, Leigh Creek. Do a side trip to Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre), camping available and a real Luna(r) landscape. Then head into the Flinders Ranges via Brachina Gorge (camping). It's a geological time trail going back billions of years. Check out Wilpena Pound, and you're on your way to Port Augusta. Safe travelling.
Wow! After seeing in the news that a 12 year old girl was killed by a croc just recently in NT, it amazes me seeing those people just calmly fishing right at the water’s edge!! 7:43
We travel in a fully equipped, self contained motor home, so our road trip drinks are the same as our home drinks💖 you are doing a great job displaying our unusual country to the world
I am seriously impressed by you two and the quality of your videos. The reverance and respect you give the locations you visit (other than the big things) is inspirational. If Tourism WA, NT or Australia don't offer you a job to do this full time then they all need sacking. What you could do for tourism in the US market as well as other countries would be priceless. There's no better advertisement than some tourists being awe inspired at what they are seeing. Love your work.
Its the pure child like joy that Tia has for the big things and the what looks like exasperation on chevs face, that has it for me! Its short lived tho cos the pure joy of Tia seeps into chev and he cant help but kinda love it too !! 😂 another great video guys! Seriously love watching my country thru your eyes. Beautiful.
We love your enthusiasm for our first nations’ culture and the landscape. We love it just as much. But it’s such a shame that your time in Kakadu was so limited, there is so much to see there! (PS Our favourite place in outback SA is Arkaroola in the very northern Flinders Ranges - so far north, it’s actually the Gammon Ranges). Our go to drink while driving huge kms in the outback is Bundaberg Diet Ginger Beer. Loving the vids.
We love having you guys in Australia. We need more people like you guys in this country who show appreciation for everything we have to offer. Look forward to seeing you come down the east coast, I have many suggestions for you guys that are free or budget friendly in GC/Brisbane Region. Safe Travels 🥰
One of your best episodes. Your view of and respect for Kakadu and it's beauty, Indigenous history and uniquely Australian quirks make me smile. You capture the feeling (for want of a better word) and your genuine appreciation shines through. Unlike other vlogs, it doesn't feel like you're trying to 'p*ss in our pocket'. (That might be in your booklet Cheveyo)
Something interesting about Kakadu. There always seemed to be a fire nearby. What I learnt is that the Wedge Tail Eagle, which is prevalent in the NT, will pick up sticks from fires and drop them somewhere else so that it will drive out prey animals. I've seen plenty of Wedge Tail's above fire fronts looking for for their next meal.
Actually, this behaviour is more commonly seen from Black Kites, Whistling Kites and Brown Falcons, to the extent that these are colloquially known as Fire Hawks. Black and Whistling Kites are also far more common than Wedgies. As far as I know, Wedgies are not known for this behaviour.
I loved Fogg Dam! I visited with my parents about 2007, and we were all keen birdwatchers. So many species! Magpie Geese, Brolgas, Wandering Whistling Ducks, just so many!
Being NAIDOC week this video really highlighted to me the power and beauty of the land. I too have done some travel and agree, there is something so unique about middle Australia, specifically the inland regions where you guys are that has this sort of energy unlike anywhere else. The first nations people really looked after the land, so much so you can feel them there. PS nearest aldi is in Townsville, if you two get a chance carnarvon gorge in central Queensland has some real incredible Rarrk paintings and where clans have come together thru their Dreamtime ceremonies (almost vision Quest like). They are true space keepers of the land, you really feel it. Keep being the pair you are, I seriously would love for tourism Australia to promote your experiences and wisdom. The youth of today could really learn from you two 💫🍃
When ever ive travelled over seas for long periods of time, I've come to miss the sounds of Australian bird life. There's nothing like being woken up by a kookaburra.
Absofriggenlutely. I also missed the sounds of our birds, especially the kookaburras and magpies. You just don't appreciate or understand the small things, until you're not in Australia, and no longer hear the sounds that are normal for us. After being away for a year in the USA, I honestly didn't realise exactly how much I had missed it, until I got home and awoke to the beautiful sounds of our birds again. There's no other place that sounds even close to the wonderful and iconic birds we have here. We are so very spoilt in that department
For me also the smell of Eucalypts especially after a summer thunderstorm and the drone of cicadas... "I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of drought and flooding rains, I love her far horizons, I love her jewel sea, Her beauty and her terror - The wide brown land for me". We all recited this Dorothea Mackeller poem in primary school a few decades back.
i am learning so much about my own country through you , your curiosity and respect for australia is truly wonderful . thanks for another entertaining video.
This video unbelievable, some of that stuff you showed us I really enjoyed and thanks for that, man I need to get out more and I hope to visit these places soon, fingers crossed.
You two be careful ay , don’t be like the others tempting fate to be croc dinner , zoom lens footage is just fine 👌, stay safe ! I saw video yesterday of a Florida lady knee deep in the river hand feeding a very large gator from about 2 feet away 😬, what could possibly go wrong ? Edit : I like your hats😊.
Cheveyo , your knowledge and respect for the indigenous culture is infectious. At 60yo I think you've taught me much more than any book or TV. Show has given. As Australians we are so information poor on the traditional owners of the land we share . So thankyou for the passion. Also , God love ya mate when you said - She really does make it difficult to hate these things 😂😅😢😮... true ❤❤❤❤❤ there 🐊 🐊 🐊
Hi kids. You don’t normally see the crocs in the wild unless they need to sunbake to elevate their body temperature. They are ‘ambush predators’ - so they observe the place where animals frequent at waters edge and patiently wait for the optimal moment to launch an attack. They observe behavioural patterns of prey so one should never go close to waters edge at the same place.
You guys always make me happy. There's just something about your personalities, ethics and style that is spot on. Travel drinks: We usually bring several small thermos bottles with black coffee, tea, and icewater. And a can of redbull for emergencies.
Tía is simply adorable 🥰 she’s like a 6-year old child, enjoying the simple things in life. If I had a daughter I imagine she’d be like her. Love you guys ❤ from Tassie
Another fantastic video of parts that a lot of Australians do not have the opportunity to experience especially through your enthusiastic eyes. As Australians we often take them for granted. Tip for Teo, when I managed A Holiday Resort in Cairns, I told overseas visitors to keep your passenger in the gutter and you are on the correct side of the road. One of the most dangerous roads for this was to Port Douglas, overseas tourists heading North would pull over to a scenic lookout on the right. When leaving they would forget to go over the far side and with so many bends, to see a car heading towards you on your side was frightening.
So glad you went to Cahill's Crossing and Ubirr Rock....I remember fishing off that spillway in knee deep water back in the day.....what was I thinking ?? But I did catch a barra there so... Also, the view from the top of that rock is simply breathtaking and spiritual.....will stay with you forever !! 🙏🤗
Your always in the centre of the road in the driver's seat, because the steering wheel is on the other side when you drive on the other side of the road
That East arnamland crossing is cool as. I mean kakadu is amazing! P.s. went to penguin parade last night in Vic. It's mind blowingly weird. The amount of people and the infrastructure more than the natural phenomena. Glad we saw it but once was enough. Oh man you guys make me want to quit my job and move to the bush. Enjoy the rest of your trip! Xx
Love the hats and Cheveyo’s resigned eye-roll 😂. I’m with you on Greek food ❤ You are both so entertaining and I really enjoy your vlogs. Thank you for another great one 🙏🏻
I think traditionally a billabong is a cut off park of a river, where the river use to flow, but has now been isolated as the river changed course. They are called Oxbow lakes elsewhere in the world. BUT, there is also a chance that billabongs are just a pond... there is contention...
My go to drink on road trips is Gatorade 😅 From another native Arizonan from Scottsdale, love watching your videos, especially your road trip in the land down under 🦘😊
Guys Kakadu is amazing Ubir rocks and the 2nd rock shelter that you visited are special places but the highlight for us was the sunset cruise on the Yellow Waters billabong. I imagine its pretty pricy nowadays because it wasnt cheap 10 years ago. In Katherine a cruise or even a hike at Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) and the hot springs in town are worth visiting the problem this time of year is that they are also very popular with tourists. The fridge in our caravan is usually full of food and the fridge in the car is full of drinks including water, Coke no sugar. Pepsi Max, Great Northern and a few varieties of Bundaberg soft drinks. If you are into Lemonade Tia Bundaberg traditional lemonade is more like a US style lemonade and similar to a lemon squash that our parents would buy us if they visited a pub. You asked before about what is peoples favourite road msuic - I put a lot of our favourite albums onto thumb drives I think we fit something like 2000 tracks on each drive. I plug into the usb port in the car and play it through the cars 10 speaker sound system. We can play individual albums but what we normally do like on our recent half lap is select play all put it on random and for 1000s of kms you rarely hear the same thing twice (unless you want to). A lot of people dont like Kakadu because of the distance between the so called highlights but for us thats not a problem we also enjoy the vast landscapes that stretch away to the horizon and the sense of remoteness that it gives you.
I resided in Jabiru for about 6 months while working on a project at Ranger Uranium. Small time but good base for exploring. Hope you see the Jabiru bird. Also experienced the burn-offs at the road edge on the high between Jabiru and Darwin.
So much enjoying your videos! If you have a spare evening in Perth, it would be my pleasure to take you both out for a great dinner to say thank you! Wishing you super smiles ahead on your further travels! 😃
I love the respect you show for this ancient land of ours. Lunar (Luna)sounds to be purring along nicely, good on you Mazda Oz. There is a really good documentary series on why Australia is called the oldest continent it's called "Australia. The Time Travellers Guide" .
Easy answer to your curious question: mate is the best road trip for me. Road trips with my (Argentinian) dad have been amazing because of it. It comes with its own ritual for its preparation, drinking, passing to different passengers, and even specific words you would say in specific scenarios. Usually, the driver just drives, while the person next to them is preparing mate for everybody in the car, all the time. A wonder, recommended!
At this point, you know Cheveyo has grown to love the big things but is not willing to admit it
Haha, he’s fighting hard not to admit it! 😂
Nah, he's just committed to loving his small and adorable but larger than life best friend.
Yeh he puts on a good ‘hate it’ face, but co’n mate we know…
Jesus loves you so soooo much ❤️
@@L17_8 Then where is He? I don’t follow a god that causes, promotes and laughs in the face of misery. You doofus…. 🤦♂️ … and now back to your regular program.
You may not have seen a croc in the wild… but they’ve seen you.
And they are bigger than that "baby" you saw with boxing gloves !
Cheveyo!
We all see through your feigned indignation at the
Big Things... this woman is beyond adorable and you Love her with all your Heart, so hence, anything that makes her Happy, is just fine with you... Admit it! 😄
I'm not even 15 seconds in and that look on Cheveyo's face tells me ONE THING!!! We are about to see a BIG thing!!!
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The expression on Cheveyo’s face anytime he talks about Australia feels both mystical and also proof of quantum entanglement. So many of us would love it if they continued the exploration of Country for another twenty years or so, no matter how long to short their stay ends up being there will always be a piece of their souls here and we are so lucky to have seen Oz through their eyes.
Yes, great outsiders teaching us more than most of us australians will ever see or know about our home.. and with a great respect of the first nation's peoples history.
Cheveyo your disdain for all the bigs things and Tia’s delight is just so funny! 🤣🥰
Cheveyo needs to flip it and start obsessing about Australia's smallest things.
Someone needs to make a compilation of Tia and the big things and Cheveo getting progressively more defeated 😂😂😂
As an American (TEXAS), “One Pack Wanderers” inspire me to travel Australia….one of the few countries I have a desire to visit….Japan and Scotland are definitely included.
Come on down buddy. You will have a great time.
Get to it. We'd love to see you.
Why so few? There are so many good countries
Come on over Ed. You are most welcome. Long journey but worth it.
As a Texan, you would feel right at home with the huge distances between places. The climate is analogous as well. Be sure to spend at least a month in Oz, then you will get a taste of the country. Otherwise you are shortchanging yourself.
Screw palm (Pandanus spiralis) is Kakadu’s most common pandanus species. These pods turn bright orange as they ripen and are a favourite food of sulphur-crested cockatoos. The tree’s large clusters of woody nuts contain seeds that can be eaten raw or roasted. variouse parts of the plant have medicinal values.
Thanks for that reply, I was wondering about it too.
Kakadu is probably one of the most awesome places on the planet, and your response echoed mine. The place is so warm, so genuinely wild, so saturated with colour, so alive with creatures, with the faintest carboniferous smell. If a dinosaur walked out in front of you, it would seem completely unsurprising. I guess the crocs represent them.
I was first there when it was not yet well known, while training some people at Ranger Uranium for a few weeks. I had a free weekend and asked people where I should go. Virtually all said things like, "you have to go to Ubirr, it will change how you see everything'. It seemed such an odd thing to say.
The moment came when I knew what they meant. Walking past such ancient rock art, then standing on top of that rocky outcrop and looking out over that vista you shared gave me the strangest of feelings. The iridescent green, the big rocks sticking out like unlikely icebergs. The smoke drifting up from the seasonally natural fires. Bids cavorting overhead, and the occasional animal moving across the wetlands.
But much more than that, you realise you are looking at a scene that has been gazed upon for millennia, by thousands of generations of people. You can almost hear the people's voices and the laughter of their children. And sometimes some of the locals are still there doing exactly that. For all that it's not just a First Nations thing, its gives an intense sensation of a common shared humanity, and how insignificant yet precious your own little life is in the grand scheme of things.
I don't know any other place in the world that has that.
Thank you for such an evocative description. It made Kakadu come alive for me. Hope to visit it one day soon ♥
Sounds like a novel, it's long enough to be a novel. It must have taken hours to write or maybe it was cut, copy and pasted LOL
@@steveth1000 Nah. Just a natural tendency to run off at the mouth.
Agree completely. Was going to write the same thing about cheveyos reaction and my own, but you said it best!
I hear you mate. We stood at the top of Oenpelli and looked out at a similar view. There is only 2 times in my life that I almost believed in a greater being and being at peace with everything, that was one and landing in a float plane on the Gordon River at sunset, with the shadows and mist on the river........Speechless
Cheveyo talking about editing a video in a hot tent and saying "nuh". He is one of us! Proud parent moment right there.
Did you notice Tia's very natural use of the word "tradie". The integration is almost complete. ^^
@@goulash75 I did. We are slowly converting them.
I approve the hats. Good job.
WHAT?!?!? No Akubra?
@@gbsailing9436. Too expensive
I was camping at Yulara, and I was checking out a crow who landed on a guy rope of tent next door, on that rope, the people had tied a plastic bag full of plastic clothes pegs. The crow was curious about what was in the bag, poking his beak and taking a peg out of the bag and dropping it to the ground, l watched him take out all pegs and drop them to the ground. People came back to camp, scratching their heads why they the bag was empty 😂.
Barra fishing. The crocs are waiting to pinch the fish😊
I am a retired Interstate Truckie and my "go to drink" is still unsweetened Hot Black Tea. Otherwise, I would drink water. Staying somewhere overnight, I did like my beer, though. Really enjoying your enthusiasm and respect for our country.
Lemon ,lime and bitters
I know what you mean when you speak of Australia feeling "magical". There is something truly sacred about our landscape. It hums with an ancient tone. It is this very thing that makes me most proud to be Australian, that I live amongst this sacredness and feel a constant connection to that resonance. I get to be a part of it and call it home.
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Cheveyo, you know Aussies are united behind Tia when it comes to Big Things, so you're on your own 😂 Glad you're seeing some of the amazing Aboriginal cave art & so much of our Great Southern Land 😊
The reverance Tia and Cheveyo hold for the Australian land, T's awe over the paintings, the way C has such a deep connection and respect for these old Aboriginal places makes me tear up a little. Every member of my family is well travelled throughout Australia. I've never been interested, but instead I've always headed overseas. These videos have completely changed my perspective on travelling in Australia so a very sincere thank you goes out to T & C. 🥰 And regarding the word Billabong, have you guys heard Waltzing Matilda or read any of Banjo Patterson's work?
I think that this is the best video you have done in Australia (so far) - it has everything, humour, spectacular scenery, education, wildlife, bird noises, a big thing, Tia for scale, rock paintings, reference to Aldi (I am sure there is a sponsorship deal in the works) and great drone shots! Loving it.
And it’s got a sunset too!
Aldi sponsor huh huh 😂they dont even pack your items
Tia your childlike enthusiasm for the Big Things is so infectious. It is perfect ❤
Cheveyo, you’re getting good at the accent, keep it up! I want to hear you do it for an entire video!
The look on Cheveyo’s face at the Big Boxing Croc - priceless!
Tia’s new hat looks great!
Respect for the respect you show for the land and Indigenous culture and history!
It’s also turning out to be the Australian sunset tour - can never see enough sunsets!
I've been to a lot of places here but never been to Kakadu. I really loved how you took the time to 'show' the sounds of Australia. I also love how you have taken time to learn Aboriginal words as you go. On that note, Tia, the way you pull out 'tradie' sounds really natural haha
I love that you get the feeling when you’re in our country 🤙🇦🇺
That boxing croc is HILARIOUS !! 😂 🤣
Congratulations on 80+k subscribers 🎉
Most paintings are signposts that tell others what food is available in certain areas. Stencil of an axe indicates the availability of native honey. A boomerang means birds. Like ducks. A Hand stencil indicates water.
One of the best. Not just the scenery, but also the storytelling. Thank you.
If you are heading to Port Augusta consider a detour to Lake Gairdner - a dry salt lake 160 x 50 km that is incredibly scenic. Unlike other dry salt lakes, it is surrounded by rust red hills which makes it great for photography including drones. Take a hike out on the surface and it's like being on another planet. You can stay at Mt Ive Station with facilities or free camp at Waltumba Tank Campground.
The Big Boxing Crocodile is probably my new favourite big thing
Hi. Close, Tia. Very close actually. Billabong is a hole in a river that is left behind when a river itself is seasonal (wet and dry) and dries in the dry season leaving it behind. It can also apply to an ox bow cut off through the same seasonal/climatic process. Nice Vid. Cool part of the country. Glad you're enjoying it.
of course all kids know (or used to know) "Waltzing Matilda" as a kid....plenty of billabong in that one.
@@robertthomson2159 And jumbucks, Rob. Don't forget the jumbucks! 😅
@@Shilo-fc3xm gotta love those jumbucks!
@@robertthomson2159 Well, they are Jolly, mate.
You guys have given us some great videos on this wide brown land,
but this one is one of your best, if not the best! Well done.
My go to, road trip drink is Dare Espresso Iced Coffee - yep I'm an Aussie lol .
I'm thrilled that you guys have made it to Kakadu, to see, experience and feel the magic of Australia. Chev, you're 100% correct, there is nowhere else that I've been to, that you get the feeling of being attached to the ancient past, like you feel here. Thank you both for appreciating and understanding where you are, and show casing our amazing country to the world, in such a respectful and meaningful way. To share your journey and beautiful video's with those who won't get the opportunity to experience Australia for themselves, is a wonderful gift you're sharing. You guys rock, and we love you to bits for everything you've done here in this amazingly beautiful and magical land, that is Australia xxx
I am not a religious or spiritual person, but in Kakadu I felt like everything was humming, the air even, I felt sprits of the earth and first Australians there, never felt anything like it anywhere else
My favourite drink when traveling through the Outback is fresh brewed, hot billy tea. The billy is a large tin can fitted a fence wire handle. A small fire on the ground, or a gas burner, depending on conditions. Put the billy on until it boils. Add loose leaf tea, and after a couple of minutes give it a good stir. I would then pour the hot tea into a mug through a tea strainer, add a heaped spoon of sugar, stir and drink. Aussie folklore dictates that instead of using a strainer, you swing the billy of hot tea in a vertical circle to force the tea leaves to the bottom of the billy. But I have an aversion to second degree burns. And hot tea, even in hot weather, works for me.
You really nailed this video. Its a beauty. At last proper head wear, now we just have to work on the foot wear. Love your respect for our country.
Always wonderful to hear your perspectives of this country. And see the joy that Tia gets from the big things. One of your best videos yet. Thank you and safe travels!
(Oh, and go-to drink on the road? Bundaberg Ginger Beer!)
Comero for the uninitiated references Holden Commodore being replaced by the Chevrolet Camero after GM closed down Holden in Australia as the Camero replaced the Commodore but they're basically the same specs of car model... hence old mate's Comero number plate
I get it now 😂👋🇳🇿
It could also be that 'CAMARO' has already been allocated to another vehicle, so this person just went with the next thing.
It’s a CAMARO
@@sheerluckholmes5468 this is Australia, you obviously don't understand Aussie humour
@@koyote2e511 obviously you don't understand Aussie humour
Another wonderful and fascinating RUclips posting. You both have a "down to earth" understanding of what's so special about Australia.I can't stop watching your posts and even sometimes go back to "re-live" some of your Aussie Adventures. You have captured Australian landscapes so amazingly well with your photography truly OUTSTANDING.It's such a joy to view your travels and listen to your heartfelt words.You both have done Australia very proud.Thank-you so much 👍😁..P.S...Love the hat, Tia !
Omg I love those hats, super cute!
My go to drink while driving is water and bubble tea ❤
Enjoyed your video once again! Until next time! Keep it up!
Great work you two. Showcasing this beautiful ancient land. Nice cold water for me in between coffees.
Billabong: As a river meanders across the land, it comes up against rocks and trees that change its course. Consequently the rivers form lots of U bends. Over time, the flow of water increases and the neck of the U shape is eroded through, altering the river’s path so it’s straighter, leaving the U shape cut off and it forms a pond or a Billabong.
They are called oxbow lakes in other parts of the world.
From experience , crocs are a potential problem anywhere north of Onslow/Tennant Creek/Townsville . As long as you know, you will be fine. The commercial croc tour at Adelaide River is well worth the effort. Some big ones very close.
I’m sure the crocs feel the same way about us. After all they were here long before us.🤣🤣🤣
You really showed the magic of Kakadu, and your respect for First Nation's artefacts is commendable.
I'm in Belgium at the moment and missing the sounds and sights of home and also from when we toured Kakadu.
Did you see the Thai cafe near Cahills Crossing (is it still existing)?
Travelling tips for going south.
Maybe you're on your way to Kings Canyon via the Mareenie Loop road by now? Check out Ormiston Gorge or Palm Valley on the way (depending on the route you take.)
I suggest going down the Oodnadatta Track after Marla on the Stuart Hwy. Accommodation/camping at Oodnadatta, William Creek, Coward Springs, Maree, Leigh Creek.
Do a side trip to Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre), camping available and a real Luna(r) landscape.
Then head into the Flinders Ranges via Brachina Gorge (camping). It's a geological time trail going back billions of years. Check out Wilpena Pound, and you're on your way to Port Augusta.
Safe travelling.
Love you’re live narration and enthusiasm.
Lemon, lime and bitters is great as a refreshing drink on a hot day. Bundaberg ginger beer is also great.
Wow! After seeing in the news that a 12 year old girl was killed by a croc just recently in NT, it amazes me seeing those people just calmly fishing right at the water’s edge!! 7:43
We travel in a fully equipped, self contained motor home, so our road trip drinks are the same as our home drinks💖 you are doing a great job displaying our unusual country to the world
Keep knocking it out of the park guys.
Your videos get better and better.
Tia's enthusiasm for things, including the big things, makes me smile like an idiot haha. We all know you love them too, Cheveyo, lol.
I am seriously impressed by you two and the quality of your videos. The reverance and respect you give the locations you visit (other than the big things) is inspirational. If Tourism WA, NT or Australia don't offer you a job to do this full time then they all need sacking. What you could do for tourism in the US market as well as other countries would be priceless. There's no better advertisement than some tourists being awe inspired at what they are seeing. Love your work.
Its the pure child like joy that Tia has for the big things and the what looks like exasperation on chevs face, that has it for me! Its short lived tho cos the pure joy of Tia seeps into chev and he cant help but kinda love it too !! 😂 another great video guys! Seriously love watching my country thru your eyes. Beautiful.
We love your enthusiasm for our first nations’ culture and the landscape. We love it just as much. But it’s such a shame that your time in Kakadu was so limited, there is so much to see there! (PS Our favourite place in outback SA is Arkaroola in the very northern Flinders Ranges - so far north, it’s actually the Gammon Ranges). Our go to drink while driving huge kms in the outback is Bundaberg Diet Ginger Beer. Loving the vids.
We love having you guys in Australia. We need more people like you guys in this country who show appreciation for everything we have to offer. Look forward to seeing you come down the east coast, I have many suggestions for you guys that are free or budget friendly in GC/Brisbane Region. Safe Travels 🥰
We’ll need a “Tia for Scale Compilation” at the end of your wanderings!
The thing that strikes me about outback Australia is how deathly quite it is...Luv it.
Thanks for the vid!!
One of your best episodes. Your view of and respect for Kakadu and it's beauty, Indigenous history and uniquely Australian quirks make me smile.
You capture the feeling (for want of a better word) and your genuine appreciation shines through.
Unlike other vlogs, it doesn't feel like you're trying to 'p*ss in our pocket'. (That might be in your booklet Cheveyo)
5 second rule...must be a universal thing
?
You drop it but if you pick it up in 5 seconds, it's fine to use/eat
@@bomartin6274Bacteria can contaminate food in a micro second
I think it originated from Genghis Khan. Or so Google says. You’re welcome :)
Something interesting about Kakadu. There always seemed to be a fire nearby. What I learnt is that the Wedge Tail Eagle, which is prevalent in the NT, will pick up sticks from fires and drop them somewhere else so that it will drive out prey animals. I've seen plenty of Wedge Tail's above fire fronts looking for for their next meal.
Actually, this behaviour is more commonly seen from Black Kites, Whistling Kites and Brown Falcons, to the extent that these are colloquially known as Fire Hawks. Black and Whistling Kites are also far more common than Wedgies. As far as I know, Wedgies are not known for this behaviour.
Great vid guys glad you’re enjoying top special part of Aussie Ppl like yourselves show us how blessed we are
My fav place near Darwin- Fogg Dam.
Amazing green in the dry season !!
I loved Fogg Dam! I visited with my parents about 2007, and we were all keen birdwatchers. So many species! Magpie Geese, Brolgas, Wandering Whistling Ducks, just so many!
Being NAIDOC week this video really highlighted to me the power and beauty of the land. I too have done some travel and agree, there is something so unique about middle Australia, specifically the inland regions where you guys are that has this sort of energy unlike anywhere else. The first nations people really looked after the land, so much so you can feel them there.
PS nearest aldi is in Townsville, if you two get a chance carnarvon gorge in central Queensland has some real incredible Rarrk paintings and where clans have come together thru their Dreamtime ceremonies (almost vision Quest like). They are true space keepers of the land, you really feel it.
Keep being the pair you are, I seriously would love for tourism Australia to promote your experiences and wisdom. The youth of today could really learn from you two 💫🍃
When ever ive travelled over seas for long periods of time, I've come to miss the sounds of Australian bird life. There's nothing like being woken up by a kookaburra.
Absofriggenlutely. I also missed the sounds of our birds, especially the kookaburras and magpies. You just don't appreciate or understand the small things, until you're not in Australia, and no longer hear the sounds that are normal for us. After being away for a year in the USA, I honestly didn't realise exactly how much I had missed it, until I got home and awoke to the beautiful sounds of our birds again. There's no other place that sounds even close to the wonderful and iconic birds we have here. We are so very spoilt in that department
For me also the smell of Eucalypts especially after a summer thunderstorm and the drone of cicadas...
"I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of drought and flooding rains, I love her far horizons, I love her jewel sea, Her beauty and her terror - The wide brown land for me". We all recited this Dorothea Mackeller poem in primary school a few decades back.
@@ylass8884 yes we did, but my memory is shot in that department lol. Well done you for remembering that 😊
@@roslynjonsson2383 I get it. I still miss the birds I grew up with in the southern USA and I've lived in Australia for 20 something years.
i am learning so much about my own country through you , your curiosity and respect for australia is truly wonderful . thanks for another entertaining video.
Any wonder why us Australians are proud of our country,thank you for showcasing the best of it.🦘🤠🔥❤️
👍fantastic footage by fantastic people ❤🇦🇺
Gotta say… some of your outdoor framing of the landscapes… absolutely dope. 👌
This video unbelievable, some of that stuff you showed us I really enjoyed and thanks for that, man I need to get out more and I hope to visit these places soon, fingers crossed.
You two be careful ay , don’t be like the others tempting fate to be croc dinner , zoom lens footage is just fine 👌, stay safe !
I saw video yesterday of a Florida lady knee deep in the river hand feeding a very large gator from about 2 feet away 😬, what could possibly go wrong ?
Edit : I like your hats😊.
Cheveyo , your knowledge and respect for the indigenous culture is infectious.
At 60yo I think you've taught me much more than any book or TV. Show has given.
As Australians we are so information poor on the traditional owners of the land we share . So thankyou for the passion.
Also , God love ya mate when you said - She really does make it difficult to hate these things 😂😅😢😮... true ❤❤❤❤❤ there 🐊 🐊 🐊
Hi kids. You don’t normally see the crocs in the wild unless they need to sunbake to elevate their body temperature. They are ‘ambush predators’ - so they observe the place where animals frequent at waters edge and patiently wait for the optimal moment to launch an attack. They observe behavioural patterns of prey so one should never go close to waters edge at the same place.
PS - the most dangerous ambush predator in Australia is Mick. I’m glad he didn’t get you!, 😉👍
yeah we were in the Kimberley last yer and saw no salties. We were swimming wih a freshie in a cave with us though FTW.
You guys always make me happy. There's just something about your personalities, ethics and style that is spot on. Travel drinks: We usually bring several small thermos bottles with black coffee, tea, and icewater. And a can of redbull for emergencies.
Tía is simply adorable 🥰 she’s like a 6-year old child, enjoying the simple things in life. If I had a daughter I imagine she’d be like her. Love you guys ❤ from Tassie
Another fantastic video of parts that a lot of Australians do not have the opportunity to experience especially through your enthusiastic eyes. As Australians we often take them for granted.
Tip for Teo, when I managed A Holiday Resort in Cairns, I told overseas visitors to keep your passenger in the gutter and you are on the correct side of the road.
One of the most dangerous roads for this was to Port Douglas, overseas tourists heading North would pull over to a scenic lookout on the right. When leaving they would forget to go over the far side and with so many bends, to see a car heading towards you on your side was frightening.
I always look forward to the end of the video "BLOOPERS" ... wish you had more ...
Thanks for another great video.
Love you guys.
So glad you went to Cahill's Crossing and Ubirr Rock....I remember fishing off that spillway in knee deep water back in the day.....what was I thinking ??
But I did catch a barra there so...
Also, the view from the top of that rock is simply breathtaking and spiritual.....will stay with you forever !!
🙏🤗
A good trick to remember what side of the road to drive on is:
You also should be in the centre of the road in the driver's seat.
Your always in the centre of the road in the driver's seat, because the steering wheel is on the other side when you drive on the other side of the road
@Reuben-ey5di weather you drive on the left or right. If you are on the road edge in the driver's seat, you're on the wrong side.
@@Alunticstalkedme4072that's the point
I was adding to your comment explaining for dummies,it is 2024. Sorry for sarcastic joke. I'm old
The scene where you guys are standing on the rock overlooking the grass and patches of water gives lion king vibes
That East arnamland crossing is cool as. I mean kakadu is amazing! P.s. went to penguin parade last night in Vic. It's mind blowingly weird. The amount of people and the infrastructure more than the natural phenomena. Glad we saw it but once was enough. Oh man you guys make me want to quit my job and move to the bush. Enjoy the rest of your trip! Xx
Be happy Cheveyo ! She is sooo cute ❤ She makes me laugh! I am always happy after watching your videos😁
Hey guys, there is an Aldi up here in Townsville in Thuringowa central if you are passing through this way
They are heading south to S.A. on way to tassie. Hi also from Townsville
Yeah I thought same thing. Aldi in Townsville now!
What a beautiful country. I'm so impressed by how green the landscape is and how many trees there are.
Love the hats and Cheveyo’s resigned eye-roll 😂. I’m with you on Greek food ❤ You are both so entertaining and I really enjoy your vlogs. Thank you for another great one 🙏🏻
I think traditionally a billabong is a cut off park of a river, where the river use to flow, but has now been isolated as the river changed course. They are called Oxbow lakes elsewhere in the world. BUT, there is also a chance that billabongs are just a pond... there is contention...
My go to drink on road trips is Gatorade 😅
From another native Arizonan from Scottsdale, love watching your videos, especially your road trip in the land down under 🦘😊
The hats look great. They look good, AND I'm relieved to see you protecting your skin! ❤
Love the look on ceveyo when he's in the present of a big thing 😂
Awww Saturday mornings in Australia...what better way to start , than with a new video 😁. Cheers guys
Guys Kakadu is amazing Ubir rocks and the 2nd rock shelter that you visited are special places but the highlight for us was the sunset cruise on the Yellow Waters billabong. I imagine its pretty pricy nowadays because it wasnt cheap 10 years ago. In Katherine a cruise or even a hike at Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) and the hot springs in town are worth visiting the problem this time of year is that they are also very popular with tourists. The fridge in our caravan is usually full of food and the fridge in the car is full of drinks including water, Coke no sugar. Pepsi Max, Great Northern and a few varieties of Bundaberg soft drinks. If you are into Lemonade Tia Bundaberg traditional lemonade is more like a US style lemonade and similar to a lemon squash that our parents would buy us if they visited a pub. You asked before about what is peoples favourite road msuic - I put a lot of our favourite albums onto thumb drives I think we fit something like 2000 tracks on each drive. I plug into the usb port in the car and play it through the cars 10 speaker sound system. We can play individual albums but what we normally do like on our recent half lap is select play all put it on random and for 1000s of kms you rarely hear the same thing twice (unless you want to). A lot of people dont like Kakadu because of the distance between the so called highlights but for us thats not a problem we also enjoy the vast landscapes that stretch away to the horizon and the sense of remoteness that it gives you.
Spectacular! I love that our land is settling in your bones - these places are much more than scenery - you both clearly get that. ❤❤
I resided in Jabiru for about 6 months while working on a project at Ranger Uranium. Small time but good base for exploring.
Hope you see the Jabiru bird.
Also experienced the burn-offs at the road edge on the high between Jabiru and Darwin.
So much enjoying your videos!
If you have a spare evening in Perth, it would be my pleasure to take you both out for a great dinner to say thank you!
Wishing you super smiles ahead on your further travels! 😃
They sell cans of dolmades in Woolworths too. Probably Coles. Different brand to Aldi, but you don't have to wait until you get to another state 😊
I love the respect you show for this ancient land of ours. Lunar (Luna)sounds to be purring along nicely, good on you Mazda Oz. There is a really good documentary series on why Australia is called the oldest continent it's called "Australia. The Time Travellers Guide" .
That is an AWESOME series! I've watched it twice. Might have to go back for a third run through.
So glad you both have hats
Lemon, lime & bitters. its a very refreshing drink on a hot day. You can get the ingredients from the supermarket to make your own.
Easy answer to your curious question: mate is the best road trip for me. Road trips with my (Argentinian) dad have been amazing because of it. It comes with its own ritual for its preparation, drinking, passing to different passengers, and even specific words you would say in specific scenarios. Usually, the driver just drives, while the person next to them is preparing mate for everybody in the car, all the time. A wonder, recommended!
The mood he was in at the start brought to mind a song for your playlist.. The Honeymoon is Over by The Cruel Sea.