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25.01.2022 We often see Dingoes race off into the bush as the Savannahlander approaches, but it is only ever a fleeting glance. During my holidays last month, I was able to visit a friend of mine named Shakira and get a lot closer to a Dingo than I ever could on the Savannahlander. Dingoes were introduced to Australia between 4000 and 8000 years ago. (EDIT- There are many theories as to how they got here but as I have just found out, no one has a definite answer.) During that time, the... Dingo has become so suited to Australia that they are an extremely important part of our natural ecosystems as a land based apex predator. Anyway, you can watch the video and check them out for yourself. And please keep in mind that I filmed this a few weeks ago so some of my comments about flooding are a bit out of date. And you can follow Wildlife Surrounds Conservation Centre and keep up to date with Jiemba, Jarli, Austin and Aayla(and Shakira). Just click on the links below. Have a good one! Wil https://www.facebook.com/wildlifesurrounds/ https://instagram.com/wildlifesurrounds?igshid=jlb0lguz2vbh https://sites.google.com/wildlifesurrounds.com.au/home/home Music: A New Beginning Musician: Agnese Valmaggia URL: https://filmmusic.io/song/6510-a-new-beginning License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

25.01.2022 We only get to see these critters about once a year. We need very specific conditions to be able to come across Giant Burrowing Cockroaches(Macropanesthia rhinoceros) on the Newcastle Range between Forsayth and Einasleigh on a Friday morning. With a couple of beautiful storms in the area last night, conditions were perfect for a morning of Cockroach rescues. Checkout the video for more info.... Wil

24.01.2022 A Savannahlander Driver needs to be flexible and ready for anything. This week, I have been helping Onslow, the guide dog, on and off the train at certain stops. He is a pretty big boy at around 40kgs, but also an absolute gentleman who is happy to let me handle him when need be. It takes about 2 years and over $50,000 to train a guide dog to this point. They are amazing animals that really improve and enrich the lives of many Aussies with vision impairment. ... It has been a pleasure to have Onslow on board the Savannahlander this week. He was extremely well behaved to the point where we almost forgot he was on the train. Plus I could get used to helping animals that don't try to bite, scratch, charge at or envenomate me when I help them. Take care Onslow! Wil

24.01.2022 World Cassowary Day was yesterday and I really hoped that I would be lucky enough to see a Cassowary as we descended down the range through the rainforest but no luck. A couple of lovely passengers from a few weeks ago just gave me the next best thing! A Cassowary on the day after! Don and Pauline invited my partner, Mel, and myself down to their place today as they share a love of native plants and wildlife just as we do. While we were enjoying coffee and cake, this beautif...ul juvenile came out of the forest to enjoy some of the fruits and berries the are produced by Don and Pauline's native trees. This was an extremely unforgettable moment for me that I will smile back on the memory for the rest of my days. Thanks so much to the both of you! Wil

24.01.2022 Sorry I haven't posted in a while. We have all been so busy preparing the Savannahlander for the upcoming season. Personally, I have been working on replacing the 74 vintage photos that are displayed throughout the three railmotors. I hand picked these pictures that display everything from prominent Explorers and influential figures, the logging and tobacco industries, railways and rolling stock and old townships and stations. Anthony, Leigh and myself will be able to refer... to these photos during certain parts of our commentary over the 4 days to help paint a better picture in your head as to what things were like back in the day. Here's just a few. To see all 74, you'll just have to come for a ride on board. Wil

22.01.2022 Hamish and I gave the passengers an opportunity for a photo shoot of the train, on Saturday, in an area that we haven't used in the past. As everyone was getting back on board, I spotted a vine that I had only ever seen in books before and had no idea that it grew along the line. This is the Bush Banana(Marsdenia australis) which is a bit of a silly name because it has nothing to do with bananas and doesn't taste like one at all. If anything, it tastes like nutty peas/zucchi...ni. To the indigenous people, this plant was, and still is, an extremely important food source. Every part of the Bush Banana is edible. The roots can be cooked, the leaves can be used raw in salads and the fruit can be eaten either way. It's times like this that I REALLY love my job. After nearly 10 years and I still find something new! I bloody love nature! Wil

22.01.2022 What a way to finally introduce our new mystery driver! We were late getting in to Cairns tonight due to a fallen tree on the track just outside of Kuranda. Now we could have reported it via radio and waited for a QR Track Maintenance employee to finally come and rescue us but that's not the Savannahlander Driver way! Plus, there is no better way for our new Driver, Hamish, to earn his stripes!... Some of you may remember Hamish from about 8 years ago when he drove the Savannahlander for around 18 months. Since leaving us, Hamish has driven trains almost everywhere but mostly in Melbourne on the suburban network. As much as he loved it, driving trains in the big smoke is just not as good as driving the Savannahlander so when Leigh resigned, Hamish(affectionately known as 'H') was keen to step in. Welcome aboard H! And thanks for helping me with the 'gardening' this afternoon! Wil

20.01.2022 Rise & Shine Everyone! I took this photo of an amazing sunrise last week when I was working and I completely forgot to post it. This colour only lasted a minute or two. It was bloody magnificent!... Anyway, I hope you all have a ripper of a day. Wil

20.01.2022 I just had to share this great write up, that I just stumbled across, on the Etheridge Railway and the Savannahlander. Thanks so much for putting this together Judy! Wil... https://www.facebook.com/148291992189724/posts/1277017142650531/?sfnsn=mo&extid=lguIRc9GqYhy8dAf

19.01.2022 The Savannahlander is the only train to still pass through Lappa and it's certainly a sight to behold. Here is a chance for you to have permanent, front row tickets to such an event! Wil

19.01.2022 Not much thought went into this video. It's just a bunch of random shots from a Saturday afternoon as we descended down into Cairns put together by me, but I think it turned out ok. A massive thanks goes out to my Big Brother, Martin, for not only providing me with the music but for also for enjoying the Savannahlander page so much that he recently bought me a camera especially for it! Which was kinda what this whole video was about, me testing out my new camera. Gotta love ...family! Wil Music- Cosmos by Marshall and the Martins

19.01.2022 Certainly not something that happens everyday. We just crossed PV6 at Mt Surprise. PV6 is a track inspection and recording machine. I really don't know much about it apart from the fact that it has air-conditioning and the inside of the cab was like a fridge. Lucky Buggers! Wil

19.01.2022 RM Williams Outback Magazine have done an Oz travel special and decided to feature the Savannahlander. I reckon they've done a bloody good job! Wil

18.01.2022 The 3rd and final post regarding Moungibi(Burketown) and the Gangalidda-Garawa people. Wil

17.01.2022 Lollipop Ladies have been a part of almost all of our lives at one point or another and they all do an amazing job! But I reckon these 3 from Waraburra State School in Gracemere, CQ, would have to be the best. After all, they have got some amazing cups! Great work ladies!!!... Wil PS - And thanks for the photo Mum(middle)

17.01.2022 Almost 2 years ago I rescued this Black Orchid(Cymbidium canaculatum) from the side of the line. It's growing well and has flowered nicely this year. Today I see that the Orchid's position in the tree has created a great little spot for this female Redback Spider(Latrodectus hasselti) to move into. Now even though she is rather venomous and is very capable of an extremely nasty bite, this is her natural habitat and there is no chance that she is going to be a threat to anyone..., so she is more than welcome to live out her days here. Redback Spiders make fairly messy nests that are quite strong and sticky. They are mostly nocturnal and will wait for insects, lizards and even small snakes to become trapped in their web. The prey is often left to struggle until it becomes exhausted at which point the Redback will move in to inject it's lethal venom. Now males are very small and fairly insignificant. Once mating is completed, the female will eat him. I'm sure many of you ladies out there can appreciate her efforts Now she will need a name. Any suggestions?? Wil

17.01.2022 Our awesome mate Joe, aka Lego-Joe and Trainguy 659, is a FNQ local train driver/enthusiast who has a pretty amazing YouTube channel that has just received 512,000 subscribers. Joe has been driving across Qld and is currently in the middle of making a new video to celebrate reaching this particular milestone, of which the Savannahlander will be featured in. So Joe set up his Lego track and filmed us from the front of his loco as we left Mt Surprise station on Saturday mornin...g. If you haven't already seen it, Joe came for a trip(and brought his Lego) on the very first run for 2019 and made the below video that has now been watched over 1,000,000 times! https://youtu.be/f9b4ofmRvys Keep up the awesome work Trainguy 659 and we all look forward to seeing your latest video when it's completed. Wil

16.01.2022 Windy weather yesterday kept us on our toes as far as fallen trees went. This big, old, hollow tree was down across the track just outside of Almaden. It was easy enough for Leigh and I to remove so we started as soon as we secured the train. Dead, hollow trees like this one are extremely important nesting and roosting habitat for many species of native wildlife. In this case, a small colony of Hoary Wattled Bats(Chalinolobus nigrogriseus) were calling this tree home. Unfortu...nately, we found a casualty whilst cleaning up the timber. This poor little one had a very badly broken wing and had been lying in the sun on the track for some time. There was nothing we could do and she passed away before we had even finished cleaning up. Bats may not be everyone's favourite animal but they are a vital part of the savannah ecology. Hoary Wattled Bats, like all bats, are nocturnal and emerge from their roosts(which are mort often than not, hollow trees) at night to dart through the savannah skies feasting on moths, beetles, flying ants, termites and most importantly, mosquitoes. While there wasn't much that I could do for her, I can do something to help her kind. One of the biggest threat to our native animals that live in hollow trees is the destruction of those hollows due to land clearing and increasing fires. So I packed up some of the timber hollows and brought them back to Cairns with me. I'll turn them into Bat roosting boxes and take them back out west and fasten them to trees at our morning tea spots. Hopefully they may provide a home for a little family of Hoary Wattled Bats. Wil PS- Please note that Bats and Flying Foxes should only ever be handled by qualified carers with up to date ABLV vaccinations(Yes I am up to date)

16.01.2022 Maybe Lappa isn't for you(see my last post)? Maybe you want something a little closer to the coast but still want to have front row tickets to the Savannahlander show twice a week? Then why not Petford?! Wil ... https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-petford-13

16.01.2022 I've said it before and I'll say it again, one of the best parts about my job is meeting amazing people on board the Savannahlander. Last year, I was fortunate enough to drive for this lovely lady, Cathy Retter. Cathy is the President of Kuranda Envirocare Inc. and has a love for native plants and passion for the amazing ecology of the Kuranda region. ... After the trip, Cathy and I connected on social media and she invited myself and my partner, Mel, up to the Kuranda Envirocare nursery for morning tea and to meet some of the amazing volunteers that help to propagate native seeds and care for the young plants until they are sold or used in local revegitation projects. Honestly, I was like a dingo in a chook pen and didn't know where to start. So many awesome native plants!!! After Cathy showed us around, I asked for a box because I was going shopping!!! Mel and I walked out with a few dozen plants, most of which are species that grow trackside. The Kuranda Envirocare Team do an amazing job of revegetating many local sites, some of which are directly seen from the Savannahlander so be sure to keep an eye out when you're on board and travelling between Kuranda and Koah. As we were saying "Goodbye", Cathy said that just down the road at Warrill Ck, was an area that they revegetated a few years ago to help create habitat for the rare Kuranda Tree Frog(Litoria myola) and that we should have a look. So we did. I just happened to stumble across a bridge that I have been driving over for almost 9 years but have never seen it from this perspective. Thanks so much Cathy for the invite and the conversation! I'm sure we'll be seeing each other again soon. Checkout their website for more info on Kuranda Envirocare. You may even be interested in getting involved. Wil http://www.envirocare.org.au/about-us.html

15.01.2022 For the first time ever in Savannahlander history, I have been able to post a picture directly from Einasleigh as the small town has just received mobile phone reception. Now there is absolutely nothing stopping this little town from heading into the future! At the very least, property prices have just increased Wil

15.01.2022 On Friday my amazing friend, Julie from the Mt Surprise Pub, came along this little guy cruising across the tiles out the back of the bar. Over the last 10 years that I have been staying at the pub, Julie has picked up the knack for identifying snakes rather well and she was 100% correct when she identified and caught this little bub for relocation. This is a Juvenile Keelback(Tropidonophis mairii) which is completely non-venomous and can eat Cane Toads without dying or even... getting sick!! Keelbacks are able to do this as they have ancient ancestral ties with Asia as does the Cane Toad. When the Toad was first introduced to Australia, the Keelback unknowingly had some old genetic information lying within the species that meant it was able to cope with the poison within the Toad when ingested. How bloody brilliant is that??!! In my opinion, we need to give Keelbacks every chance we can so that they can do their part and eat as many Toads as possible. So on Saturday, we combined a train on a bridge photo opportunity with the release of this young Keelback in suitable habitat just out of Mt Surprise at Bicycle Creek. Hopefully, this little one now has the best opportunity to grow into an adult, breed and eat a load of Toads! Thanks Julie and Well Done!!! And good luck out there little mate! Wil

14.01.2022 Savannahlander cups are often photographed in remote and strange places, and the pics are then either emailed to us or posted to social media. Over the years, we have seen our cups all over the world and in a lot of different situations. With our travel being restricted at the moment, getting a pic of a Savannahlander cup in an exotic location is very difficult so now it's time for us to use our imaginations and come up with interesting and funny scenarios for our cups to be ...snapped in. I believe I came home to such a scenario last night so I took the opportunity and here is my contribution. 14 new born Northern Death Adders (Acanthophis praelongus) in my Savannahlander cup(I used my vintage cup). We would love to see your Savannahlander cup pics posted in the comments below. Have a great Sunday! Wil #thiscoffeesgotbite

13.01.2022 I found some Horsehair Worms(Nematomorpha), aka Gordian Worms, at the Rocky Tate River last week. These creatures are the stuff of nightmares. A parasite that drive it's host to water only then to explode out of that insects body cavity so that they can enter the water and breed. Mother Nature isn't always pretty or cute but she sure is interesting every time!... Wil

13.01.2022 My favourite time of year has arrived. The hot, stormy build up to the wet season is upon the savannah country. These storms not only bring a cool relief to the hot and humid days, but also provide nitrogen rich rain to the trees, plants and grasses as well as a welcome drink to many species of native wildlife and can spark breeding/nesting behaviour in many animals. We'll see what treasures the savannah has in store for us on the return trip.... Wil

11.01.2022 The view from the Railway Hotel tonight in Almaden was pretty bloody lovely. The weather has certainly changed and the build up to the wet seems to have begun. Fingers crossed Wil

11.01.2022 I'll never get sick of savannah sunsets but I do wish I could enjoy them with my special someone. Wil https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=173130874815590&id=100063560352133&sfnsn=mo

11.01.2022 Not too far from Forsayth, Anthony and I noticed a damaged sleeper in the track that wasn't like that the day before, so I decided to check it out. It would seem that this particular sleeper was pretty termite ridden and an Echidna(Tachyglossus aculeatus) had been fortunate enough to stumble across it the night before and use it's tough claws and strong forearms to tear through eaten timber and enjoy a gut full of termites for dinner. I had a look around but the perpetrator w...asn't about to show himself. No doubt he was all tucked up away from the hot sun, enjoying a sleep on a full belly. I'm glad the Echidna had a good time but at the very the least, he could have cleaned up after he was done. Wil

11.01.2022 If you're unable to travel with us at the moment due to travel restrictions, then the next best thing would have to be grabbing yourself a copy of Railroad Australia and binge watching both series. Still nowhere near as good as the real thing but it's an excellent preview at a trip on board the Savannahlander Wil

10.01.2022 3 weeks ago, I pulled the train into Mt Surprise and noticed a 4wd parked near the station with a pretty big sticker on it that says "Outback Cleanups". This kinda stuff really intrigues me so after the passengers departed the Savannahlander for the afternoon, I went over to introduce myself and to find out just what 'Outback Cleanups' was. Boe and Kimberley are a bloody amazing couple that run a self-funded organisation that removes rubbish from the more remote parts of Aust...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Just a couple of pics of the Savannahlander that I took last week to start your day. Due to some extended Railway Bridge Works, the Savannahlander isn't operating this week, but we will be back for next week's trip which will be the last trip for 2020. Have a great day everyone!... Wil

10.01.2022 With the Savannahlander back in Cairns for the week, it gives me the opportunity to attend the 74th Savannah Guides School here in Cairns. I was pretty lucky and even got to have my beautiful partner, Mel, attend the school with me. I'll have many more photos by the end of the weekend to share with you all, but here's a few from today of us students listening to an extremely informative talk by Wet Tropics Management Authority's Senior Project Officer, Terry Carmichael, who ...actually was an old boss of mine back in the day. These school's are full of presentations by experts in their fields to allow guides like me to learn more about the area I work in and what's around me in order to become better Savannahlander Driver for you. The Savannah Guides board even gave me my own team for a bird watching competition. We are known as the "Scatters" and I fear we are doomed to lose. After all, I'm a snake guy Well, I better be off to pretty myself up(obviously doesn't take Mel long but takes me ages) for tonight's Savannah Guides dinner. Click on the link below to learn more about Savannah Guides - https://savannah-guides.com.au/ Have a great weekend everyone! Wil

09.01.2022 Australian Wildlife can be found anywhere. Even in a city drain. Andy and I had an early cement train to look after this morning. While the wagons were being emptied, I sat on the edge of a drain and watched some juvenile Mangrove Jack (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) hunting around schools of Pacific Blue-eyes (Pseudomugil signifer). Both species are Australian natives and are vital additions to our waterways which is why it's important to remember that what may just look like a ...drain to us, is considered a creek or an estuary by many of our native species and we should do our best to keep these areas as clean as we can. Not the best footage but here's a quick video that I took with me phone. Wil

08.01.2022 Every day you get to save an Echidna(Tachyglossus aculeatus) is a good day! Hamish pulled the train up nicely before this little guy got into too much trouble. He was wandering along the railway as we were making our way down the range through Djabugay country late yesterday afternoon. Echidnas are probably one of Australia's most widely distributed animals. They are found all over the mainland right down to Tasmania and even on some of our off shore islands. On top of that..., you'll find them in almost all habitats from the wet tropical rainforest to the cold alpine mountains to the arid Australian desert to the monsoonal savannahs across the top end. I got him clear of the rail corridor and back into the rainforest, out of harm's way. He was only young and quite small so I am glad his life wasn't cut short. Good luck out there little mate and well done Hamish! I'll make a Wildlife Warrior out of you yet! Wil

08.01.2022 Mareeba Mayor, Angela Toppin, volunteered her services to help out with our Saturday afternoon tea stop at the lovely Dimbulah Station last trip. The dedicated group of volunteers put on an amazing afternoon tea for our passengers and at $5 a person, it has to be the best value in Far North Queensland. Angela hasn't done the Savannahlander trip herself yet but hopes to remedy that in the not too distant future. I'm sure she would love it. I could teach her how to catch a Bro...wn Snake and get it off the track safely. I might even try to organise a cheaper fare if she brings me one of those snazzy purple jackets. I reckon it would suit me well. It was great to meet you Angela. Thanks for your help and I hope to see you on board soon! Wil

07.01.2022 Earlier this year, John and Bianca took over as Publicans at the Einasleigh Hotel. It could have possibly been the worst year in recent history to make that decision but that certainly didn't stop John and Bianca from providing cold beers, great meals, excellent service and a bloody authentic Far North Queensland experience to everyone who pops in. We have been inundated with positive feedback from many passengers and caravaners regarding John and Bianca's outback hospitality... and the 'occa feel' of the pub. And of course, with the incredible Copperfield Gorge directly across the road, the Einasleigh Hotel should be on everyone's bucket list for a visit. I'm even planning to get out there during my holidays for a night or two myself. Checkout the Einasleigh Hotel's Facebook page here and be sure to give them a 'like'. https://www.facebook.com/einasleighhotel/ Keep up the good work guys!! Wil PS- I'll give you a tip that will keep you out of trouble when you do visit the Einasleigh pub. Einasleigh has a proud 111 year tradition of no mobile phones in the bar. This never proved to be an issue until Einasleigh recently received mobile reception. To keep the the spirit of the 'Pub Yarn' alive, if you get caught looking at your mobile screen in the bar, it's your shout! So keep that phone in your pocket, look at the person next to you in the eyes and just say, "How ya going?". The rest will come naturally

07.01.2022 This Common Tree Snake(Dendrelaphis punctulata) was pretty lucky the we had his best interests at heart or else his day could have turned out very differently. Wil

06.01.2022 So I'm a little off topic here but I promise the Savannahlander is involved. I just wanted to share with you all a nice memory that happened a few years ago today. With my background in wildlife conservation, I was asked by a local volunteer group to help out with a community awareness day that was happening in a local Cairns shopping centre. Basically, we would spend the day talking to locals and tourists and answering any questions they had regarding the wildlife that lives... in Far North Queensland, with a focus on Crocodiles. So I took the week off from the Savannahlander, and stayed back in Cairns to do the cement shunt so that I would be available on the Saturday to help out. Part of that amazing day, was me getting up on stage and delivering an educational talk on Crocodiles and how to be safe in Croc Country. Now I am pretty used to that and often talk about it on the Savannahlander when we are lucky enough to see Crocodiles basking on the banks of a river or creek that we cross over. But this particular talk had me quite nervous. It wasn't because of the hundred or so people that were watching but rather because of just one man who was there. The great Bob Irwin(The father of Steve) was there watching on as I delivered my talk. I was petrified but I gave it all I had. Bob has decades of knowledge so I knew that if I stuffed up or said something wrong, he would be on to me about it immediately. Bob loved the talk and gave me some extremely positive feedback afterwards which I greatly appreciated. When the day came to an end and everything was packed up, my good mate, Matt, helped me carry a fibreglass crocodile down to Cairns Central Station so that he and I could be wrestling a crocodile on the platform as the Savannahlander arrived after the 4 day journey out west. I'm not too sure initially what the passengers thought but they had a laugh, stuck around to ask some questions and got a few pics. What an awesome day! Wil

06.01.2022 I posted last week on the hollow tree that fell on the track and that was home to a small colony of Hoary Wattled Bats. As Leigh and I were cleaning it up, we came across an injured bat that died shortly afterwards. Well, I kept to my word and after taking home a few of the hollow logs, last weekend I converted them to Bat Roosting Boxes in order to do my bit and help out my little batty mates. I installed them in three different locations along the line. Hopefully, bats move... into them but realistically a wide variety of native species could move in and call them home. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Wil

06.01.2022 After a touch and go 2020 season, the Savannahlander has returned from it's last trip of the year. Whilst us drivers will have a well earned break - Rob and Sandra are busy in the office organising your trip for 2021. The great news is that you are now able to book your 2021 trip. Please read the web page provided before calling the office as our staff are often not able to answer (what is already) a large volume of phone calls. All bookings should be made via our website u...sing the link below if at all possible and bookings via our website will be prioritised. https://savannahlander.com.au/news/2021-bookings-now-open/ That link will provide you with everything you need to know including departure dates and tour availability as well as booking terms and conditions and details on our Covid cancellation money back guarantee. We look forward to seeing you on board! Wil

05.01.2022 Thanks again Mareeba Shire Mayor, Angela Toppin!

05.01.2022 Just a short note to let you know that in Queensland it is a public holiday on Monday the 5th October. The Savannahlander itself is unaffected by public holidays, however our talented, athletic (we all rode to work today!) and uncommonly amiable office staff will take the day off. If you email or call our offices we will attend to your messages on the following day. Have a great weekend!

04.01.2022 The 74th Savannah Guides School was absolutely brilliant with many informative talks, interpretive activities with a touch of socialising and networking to top it off with. Of course this school was the first to be held since Covid greeted us all with it's presence so relevant precautions were taken throughout the duration of the school. Here are a bunch of photos in no real order from the school. I'll write a little description under each one so you know what's going on. A... MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS goes to Abbey and Bill for receiving their Savannah Guides accreditations. Some of you may have had the pleasure of being on one of Abbey's tours if you stayed at Undara Experience this year or likewise with Bill if you had stayed at Bedrock Village this year. Both are enthusiastic and passionate people that deserve the kind words and accolades that they received on Saturday night. Check out the photos and remember that anyone is welcome at a Savannah Guides School so for more information on how to get involved and attend the next one, be sure to check out their website and subscribe to the newsletter - https://savannah-guides.com.au/ I better go. We have the very last trip for 2020 departing tomorrow and I had better pack my bag. I reckon it's going to be a trip to remember! Wil

04.01.2022 The last Savannahlander trip for 2020 is departing now. It's going to be a great trip!! Wil

03.01.2022 Some of you that have travelled with us may have had the pleasure of hearing our "Do's & Don'ts in the toilet" as part of our introductory talk when we start our trip. One long term passenger, Debbie, gave me a present to help enforce the rules. Thankyou so much for the Xmas present Debbie. I reckon these signs will definitely help out on board... Wil

02.01.2022 The dry season broke on Friday night and rain poured for most of the afternoon, evening and even the morning. This was just before we left Mt Surprise, yesterday morning. Sooooooo Gooooood!... Wil

02.01.2022 The Savannahlander season for 2020 is officially over. Thank you to everyone who supported us this year!!! Wil