Amazing Adventures in Beautiful Places
In July I attended the Minding Animals conference in Newcastle, which rapidly developed into the leading conference for several years in the human-animal studies field. Philosophers, artists, animal welfare scientists and other fascinating types were abundant among over 400 delegates from around the world. I also seized the opportunity to visit friends and family in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
The city nestles between the ocean and the Swan River, which was named by the early explorers for the black swans they found in abundance.
The city nestles between the ocean and the Swan River, which was named by the early explorers for the black swans they found in abundance.